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Melanoma Versus Benign Mole Gene Test

Maryland rates for HCPCS 0314U

Helps decide whether a skin lesion is a melanoma or a harmless mole when its appearance under the microscope is not clear cut. The activity of 35 genes is measured in the stored tissue sample and the lesion is classified accordingly. A companion test instead judges the outlook for squamous cell skin cancers.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Melanoma Versus Benign Mole Gene Test cost?

$1,479

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $1,479 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $1,259 to $1,585.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $813 · 10th to 90th $813 to $1,479Professionalmedian $1,479 · 10th to 90th $871 to $1,698
$1K$2Kfacility $813professional $1,479

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
$1,258.93
Median
$1,479.11
Typical High
$1,659.59
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,412.54
Median
$1,412.54
Typical High
$1,737.80
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,949.84
Median
$2,238.72
Typical High
$2,951.21
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$1,479.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$1,698.24
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$977.24

Where Maryland sits

The same service costs 3.7 times more in Alaska than in Wyoming. 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· 43rd of 51

$1,479

AK $4,365WY $1,175

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.