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Chromosomal Microarray Analysis

Alabama rates for HCPCS 81228

A genetic test that scans all of a person's chromosomes for missing or extra pieces of genetic material that are too small to see under a microscope. It is commonly ordered for a child with developmental delay, intellectual disability, autism, or differences present from birth, to look for an underlying genetic explanation. A blood sample is usually all that is needed.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Chromosomal Microarray Analysis cost?

$589

Typical negotiated rate. In Alabama, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $589 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $537 from a physician practice, and about $589 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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$537$380 to $1,023
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$589$589 to $589

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $589 · 10th to 90th $589 to $759Professionalmedian $537 · 10th to 90th $380 to $1,023
$500$1K$2Kfacility $589professional $537

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
$1,023.29
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$1,380.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$1,023.29
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$512.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$208.93
BCBS Alabama
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$588.84
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$2,884.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$426.58
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$891.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$537.03

Where Alabama sits

The same service costs 5.1 times more in Texas than in Oklahoma. 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.

Alabama· 47th of 51

$589

TX $2,399OK $468

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.