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Comprehensive BRCA1/BRCA2 Genetic Test

Colorado rates for HCPCS 81162

A blood or saliva test that reads through the complete genetic sequence of both the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, checking for both small spelling changes and larger missing or duplicated sections. It is the most thorough version of BRCA testing and is typically used when there is a personal or family history of breast, ovarian, or related cancers. Results help estimate future cancer risk and guide screening or prevention decisions.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Comprehensive BRCA1/BRCA2 Genetic Test cost?

$2,455

Typical negotiated rate. In Colorado, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $2,455 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $1,175 from a physician practice, and about $5,248 from a hospital or other facility.

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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$1,175$759 to $2,399
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$5,248$3,388 to $6,310

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $5,248 · 10th to 90th $1,413 to $8,318Professionalmedian $1,175 · 10th to 90th $759 to $3,802
$1K$2K$5K$10Kfacility $5,248professional $1,175

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$3,801.89
Typical High
$8,511.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,380.38
Median
$1,380.38
Typical High
$2,754.23
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,949.84
Median
$5,495.41
Typical High
$8,317.64
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$758.58
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$4,073.80
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,071.52
Median
$2,187.76
Typical High
$5,754.40
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$933.25
Median
$1,230.27
Typical High
$2,818.38
Denver HMP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,380.38
Median
$1,778.28
Typical High
$3,235.94
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$2,570.40
Typical High
$4,677.35
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$3,388.44
Typical High
$3,801.89
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,288.25
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$2,754.23
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2,187.76
Median
$2,187.76
Typical High
$2,187.76
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$758.58
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$1,348.96
2 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$691.83
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$1,122.02
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$446.68

Where Colorado sits

The same service costs 4.3 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. 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.

Colorado· 7th of 51

$2,455

AK $4,074AL $955

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.