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Repeat Expansion Test, Inherited Ataxia

Mississippi 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 $170 · 10th–90th $123$2450%20%10th90th$170Professionalmedian $148 · 10th–90th $81$2750%10%20%10th90th$148$50.0$100.0$200.0

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
$138.04
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$275.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$275.42
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$169.82
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$158.49
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$104.71
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$194.98
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$138.04
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$234.42