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Macular Degeneration Variant Test For Zinc Advice

Louisiana 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 $69 · 10th–90th $49$1910%10%10th90th$69Professionalmedian $38 · 10th–90th $25$590%10%10th90th$38$20.0$50.0$100.0$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
$50.12
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$239.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$58.88
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$147.91
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$46.77
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$354.81
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$46.77
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$61.66