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Repeat Expansion Test, Inherited Ataxia

Rhode Island 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 $204 · 10th–90th $138$7940%20%10th90th$204Professionalmedian $102 · 10th–90th $81$1380%20%10th90th$102$100.0$200.0$500.0

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
$389.05
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$794.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$102.33
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$173.78
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$147.91
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$380.19
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$208.93
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$190.55
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$199.53