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Autism Saliva RNA Test

Nebraska 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 $3,890 · 10th–90th $1,148$8,7100%10%10th90th$3,890Professionalmedian $1,148 · 10th–90th $1,047$3,1620%20%40%10th90th$1,148$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K

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
$1,230.27
Median
$4,677.35
Typical High
$8,709.64
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,148.15
Median
$1,148.15
Typical High
$1,479.11
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,174.90
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$2,951.21
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,818.38
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$3,162.28
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,344.23
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$4,677.35
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$1,174.90
Typical High
$9,332.54
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$5,128.61
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,344.23
Median
$2,344.23
Typical High
$2,344.23
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$1,174.90
Typical High
$3,548.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,000.00
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$3,548.13