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Autism Saliva RNA Test

North Dakota 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.

How much does Autism Saliva RNA Test cost?

$2,951

Typical negotiated rate. In North Dakota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $2,951 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $1,230 to $3,890.

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 $1,230 · 10th to 90th $1,230 to $3,548Professionalmedian $3,236 · 10th to 90th $1,230 to $4,365
$1K$2K$5Kfacility $1,230professional $3,236

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,230.27
Median
$1,230.27
Typical High
$3,548.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,230.27
Median
$1,230.27
Typical High
$1,230.27
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,570.40
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$4,365.16
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,238.72
Median
$2,238.72
Typical High
$2,818.38
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,047.13
Median
$1,348.96
Typical High
$3,548.13
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$2,089.30
Typical High
$3,548.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$1,949.84
Typical High
$2,951.21

Where North Dakota sits

The same service costs 3.7 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. 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· 4th of 51

$2,951

AK $4,365AL $1,175

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.