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Repeat Expansion Genetic Test

New Mexico rates for HCPCS 81177

A genetic test that measures a repeated stretch of DNA inside a gene to see whether it has grown beyond its normal length. Expansions of this kind cause inherited neurological conditions that come on gradually and often appear earlier or more severely in each successive generation. A blood sample is used and the laboratory reports how many repeats are present.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Repeat Expansion Genetic Test cost?

$141

Typical negotiated rate. In New Mexico, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $141 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $141 from a physician practice, and about $123 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$141$57.54 to $182
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$123$89.13 to $437

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $123 · 10th to 90th $89 to $457Professionalmedian $141 · 10th to 90th $58 to $219
$100$200$500facility $123professional $141

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
$102.33
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$457.09
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$89.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$229.09
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$218.78
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$295.12
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$89.13
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$229.09
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$123.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$81.28

Where New Mexico sits

The same service costs 5.5 times more in Texas 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.

New Mexico· 20th of 51

$141

TX $347AL $63.10

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.