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Autism Saliva RNA Test

Alaska 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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $7,586 · 10th–90th $1,950$20,4170%20%10th90th$7,586Professionalmedian $4,365 · 10th–90th $1,230$6,3100%20%10th90th$4,365$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,365.16
Median
$12,589.25
Typical High
$20,417.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,230.27
Median
$5,888.44
Typical High
$5,888.44
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,370.32
Median
$5,370.32
Typical High
$5,370.32
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,412.54
Median
$5,888.44
Typical High
$8,709.64
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,949.84
Median
$6,309.57
Typical High
$6,309.57
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,165.95
Median
$7,244.36
Typical High
$7,762.47
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,630.27
Median
$4,365.16
Typical High
$4,365.16
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,412.54
Median
$5,370.32
Typical High
$8,317.64
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,047.13
Median
$1,737.80
Typical High
$5,248.07