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Repeat Expansion Test, Inherited Ataxia

Kentucky 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 $138 · 10th–90th $112$3310%20%10th90th$138Professionalmedian $110 · 10th–90th $81$1550%50%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
$112.20
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$331.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$165.96
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$144.54
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$109.65
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$229.09
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$223.87
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$323.59
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$660.69
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$138.04
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$138.04