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Repeat Expansion Genetic Test

Wyoming 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?

$170

Typical negotiated rate. In Wyoming, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $170 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $138 to $437.

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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $138 · 10th to 90th $138 to $275Professionalmedian $170 · 10th to 90th $65 to $437
$100$200facility $138professional $170

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
$138.04
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$138.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$138.04
BCBS Wyoming
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$436.52
BCBS Wyoming
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$309.03
BCBS Wyoming
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$87.10
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$275.42
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$295.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$138.04

Where Wyoming 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.

Wyoming· 9th of 51

$170

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.