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Repeat Expansion Test For Inherited Ataxia

North Dakota rates for HCPCS 81180

A laboratory test on a blood sample that measures the length of a repeated stretch of DNA in a gene linked to an inherited disorder of balance and coordination. A repeat that is longer than normal supports the diagnosis and can be identified before symptoms begin.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Repeat Expansion Test For Inherited Ataxia cost?

$178

Typical negotiated rate. In North Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $178 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $138 to $234.

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.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $95 · 10th to 90th $95 to $162Professionalmedian $200 · 10th to 90th $69 to $275
$100$200facility $95professional $200

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
$95.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$95.50
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$128.82
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$275.42
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
22 · Increased work
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$331.13
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$54.95
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$245.47
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$288.40
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$234.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$199.53

Where North Dakota 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.

North Dakota· 7th of 51

$178

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.