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Repeat Expansion Test, Inherited Ataxia

Maine rates for HCPCS 81179

A laboratory test on a blood sample that measures a short stretch of DNA that is normally repeated a set number of times within a single gene. An abnormally high number of repeats causes an inherited disorder of balance, coordination and speech that develops gradually over years. The test is used to confirm a diagnosis in someone with symptoms, or to test a relative of an affected person.

Facilitymedian $138 · 10th–90th $138$8710%50%90th$138Professionalmedian $110 · 10th–90th $74$1480%20%10th90th$110$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$616.60
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$138.04
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$954.99
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$138.04
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$309.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$169.82
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$165.96
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$128.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$208.93