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PIK3CA Testing On A Blood Plasma Sample

Maryland rates for HCPCS 0177U

A breast cancer test that examines plasma, the liquid part of a blood sample, for 11 specific changes in the PIK3CA gene. The result states whether any of those changes were found. Because the test works from a blood draw, no tumor tissue has to be removed; a companion version looks for the same 11 changes in tumor tissue.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does PIK3CA Testing On A Blood Plasma Sample cost?

$204

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $204 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $158 to $224.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $115 · 10th to 90th $105 to $209Professionalmedian $204 · 10th to 90th $112 to $234
$100$200facility $115professional $204

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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$234.42
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$245.47
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$128.82
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$416.87
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$208.93
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$229.09
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$218.78

Where Maryland sits

The same service costs 3.4 times more in Alaska than in Nebraska. 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.

Maryland· 44th of 51

$204

AK $617NE $182

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.