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Genetic Test For A Blood Disorder Gene (CALR)

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 81219

A blood sample is tested for common genetic changes in a gene called CALR, which are associated with certain blood and bone marrow disorders that cause the body to overproduce blood cells. Identifying this gene change can help confirm a diagnosis in someone with abnormal blood counts.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Genetic Test For A Blood Disorder Gene (CALR) cost?

$91.20

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $91.20 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $91.20 from a physician practice, and about $91.20 from a hospital or other facility. The two figures are alternatives, not parts of one bill.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Where it's billed changes the price

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$91.20$89.13 to $95.50
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$91.20$91.20 to $145

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $91 · 10th to 90th $91 to $204Professionalmedian $91 · 10th to 90th $89 to $214
$0.1$1.0$10.0$100.0$1.0Kfacility $91professional $91

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$91.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$95.50
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$1,174.90
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$467.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$549.54
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$245.47
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$144.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$114.82

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.0 times more in Alaska than in Washington, DC. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC $91.20 · 51st of 51
AK $275DC $91.20

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.