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Genetic Test For A Leukemia-Related Chromosome Change

Michigan rates for HCPCS 81206

A blood or bone marrow sample is tested for a specific genetic rearrangement, commonly known as the Philadelphia chromosome, that is strongly associated with chronic myeloid leukemia, a type of blood cancer. The test can help confirm a diagnosis and is also used to monitor how well treatment is working over time.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Genetic Test For A Leukemia-Related Chromosome Change cost?

$155

Typical negotiated rate. In Michigan, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $155 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $135 from a physician practice, and about $162 from a hospital or other facility.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$135$123 to $166
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$162$155 to $245

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $162 · 10th to 90th $123 to $339Professionalmedian $135 · 10th to 90th $117 to $234
$10$20$50$100$200$500facility $162professional $135

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$245.47
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$120.23
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$48.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$194.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$83.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
BCBS Michigan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$309.03
BCBS Michigan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$123.03
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$169.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$251.19
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$549.54
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$120.23
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$48.98
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$275.42
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$77.62
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$30.90
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$229.09
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$194.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$213.80

Where Michigan sits

The same service costs 3.8 times more in Alaska than in Connecticut. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Michigan· 30th of 51

$155

AK $372CT $97.72

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.