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Diphtheria Antibody Blood Test

North Dakota 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 October 2026.

How much does Diphtheria Antibody Blood Test cost?

$22.91

Typical negotiated rate. In North Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $22.91 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $10.72 to $26.30.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $11 · 10th to 90th $11 to $23Professionalmedian $23 · 10th to 90th $9 to $30
$10$20$50facility $11professional $23

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$10.72
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$14.45
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$30.20
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
22 · Increased work
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$36.31
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$3.98
Median
$5.13
Typical High
$6.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$26.92
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$31.62
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$6.46
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$26.30
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$6.46
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$26.30

Where North Dakota sits

The same service costs 3.3 times more in South Carolina than in Maryland. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

North Dakota· 7th of 51

$22.91

SC $38.02MD $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.