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Repeat Expansion Test, Inherited Ataxia

Alaska rates for HCPCS 81181

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.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $479 · 10th–90th $138$1,0720%20%10th90th$479Professionalmedian $309 · 10th–90th $95$4570%10%20%10th90th$309$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$1,621.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$912.01
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$380.19
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$154.88
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$616.60
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$436.52
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$549.54
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$309.03
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$660.69
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$154.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$416.87