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Autism Saliva RNA Test

Maryland 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 $741 · 10th–90th $741$1,4790%50%90th$741Professionalmedian $1,318 · 10th–90th $794$1,6220%20%10th90th$1,318$1.0K$2.0K

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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,148.15
Median
$1,318.26
Typical High
$1,479.11
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,412.54
Median
$1,412.54
Typical High
$1,737.80
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,949.84
Median
$2,344.23
Typical High
$2,951.21
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$1,479.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$1,621.81
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$977.24