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Autism Saliva RNA Test

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 0170U

Helps evaluate a child for autism spectrum disorder using a saliva sample. It measures RNA, a readout of gene activity, in the saliva and reports the probability of autism. A related test addresses the same question by measuring chemicals in blood plasma instead.

Rates data updated June 2026.

Facilitymedian $2,951 · 10th–90th $1,445$8,3180%10%10th90th$2,951Professionalmedian $1,445 · 10th–90th $933$2,1880%20%10th90th$1,445$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,479.11
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$8,128.31
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,148.15
Median
$1,412.54
Typical High
$1,737.80
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$8,912.51
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$2,089.30
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$8,128.31
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,238.72
Median
$2,818.38
Typical High
$5,370.32
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$1,737.80
Typical High
$2,344.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$2,137.96