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Autism Saliva RNA Test

California 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 $4,786 · 10th–90th $1,479$11,4820%5%10%10th90th$4,786Professionalmedian $1,349 · 10th–90th $339$2,9510%10%10th90th$1,349$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
$1,949.84
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$10,000.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,047.13
Median
$1,412.54
Typical High
$1,659.59
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,623.41
Median
$5,623.41
Typical High
$8,912.51
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$2,344.23
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$7,585.78
Typical High
$17,378.01
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$2,511.89
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,202.26
Median
$3,388.44
Typical High
$6,456.54
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,949.84
Median
$2,137.96
Typical High
$2,630.27
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,737.80
Median
$2,137.96
Typical High
$3,388.44
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9,332.54
Median
$9,332.54
Typical High
$9,332.54
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9,772.37
Median
$14,791.08
Typical High
$14,791.08
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,348.96
Median
$2,344.23
Typical High
$4,897.79
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$1,949.84
Typical High
$2,818.38
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$1,949.84
Typical High
$2,344.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$3,890.45