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Macular Degeneration Variant Test For Zinc Advice

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 0205U

Helps decide whether someone with age-related macular degeneration should take zinc as part of a supplement regimen. Three specific variants across two genes, CFH and ARMS2, are read from a cheek swab, and the result is given as a single yes-or-no answer about zinc.

Rates data updated June 2026.

Facilitymedian $56 · 10th–90th $35$2880%20%40%10th90th$56Professionalmedian $35 · 10th–90th $28$450%50%10th90th$35$0.1$0.5$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0

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
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$288.40
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$44.67
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$38.02
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$181.97
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$60.26
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$56.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$44.67