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Repeat Expansion Test, Inherited Ataxia

Massachusetts 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 $191 · 10th–90th $102$4070%10%10th90th$191Professionalmedian $138 · 10th–90th $81$3310%20%40%10th90th$138$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K$50.0K

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
$95.50
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$446.68
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$407.38
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$446.68
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$457.09
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$275.42
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$128.82
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$218.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$288.40
Fallon Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$7,079.46
Fallon Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$234.42
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$229.09
Health New England
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$128.82
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$446.68
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$457.09
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$165.96
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$275.42