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Diphtheria Antibody Blood Test

Hawaii rates for HCPCS 86648

A blood test that checks for antibodies the immune system makes in response to diphtheria, a serious bacterial infection that can affect the throat and airway. It helps determine whether a person has been previously exposed to diphtheria or has developed immunity, such as after vaccination. A blood sample is drawn and sent to the lab for antibody analysis.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Diphtheria Antibody Blood Test cost?

$27.54

Typical negotiated rate. In Hawaii, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $27.54 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $19.05 to $33.88.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $15 · 10th to 90th $13 to $18Professionalmedian $28 · 10th to 90th $18 to $38
$10.0$20.0$50.0facility $15professional $28

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$18.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$18.20
HMSA
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$37.15
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$29.51
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.46
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$29.51
University Health Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$38.90

Where Hawaii sits

The same service costs 2.8 times more in Pennsylvania than in Washington, DC. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Hawaii $27.54 · 2nd of 51
PA $31.62DC $11.48

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.