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Comprehensive BRCA1/BRCA2 Genetic Test

West Virginia 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?

$1,950

Typical negotiated rate. In West Virginia, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $1,950 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $1,514 from a physician practice, and about $2,692 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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$1,514$1,047 to $3,548
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$2,692$1,820 to $4,467

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $2,692 · 10th to 90th $1,514 to $5,495Professionalmedian $1,514 · 10th to 90th $912 to $4,571
$1K$2K$5Kfacility $2,692professional $1,514

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$1,513.56
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,348.96
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$1,548.82
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$2,187.76
Typical High
$3,019.95
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$3,548.13
Typical High
$5,495.41
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$3,548.13
Typical High
$8,709.64
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$2,041.74
Typical High
$6,025.60
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,096.48
Median
$1,096.48
Typical High
$1,096.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$1,230.27
Typical High
$4,570.88

Where West Virginia 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.

West Virginia· 25th of 51

$1,950

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.