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Macular Degeneration Variant Test For Zinc Advice

Maryland 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 $20 · 10th–90th $20$350%50%90th$20Professionalmedian $38 · 10th–90th $24$450%20%10th90th$38$20.0$50.0$100.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$44.67
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$42.66
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$24.55
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$70.79
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$40.74
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$23.44