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Repeat Expansion Test, Inherited Ataxia

Maryland 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 $58 · 10th–90th $58$1050%50%90th$58Professionalmedian $102 · 10th–90th $62$1660%20%10th90th$102$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$128.82
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$123.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$239.88
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$204.17
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$104.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$120.23
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$109.65