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Chromosomal Microarray Analysis

Connecticut 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 Connecticut, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $589 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $457 to $1,047.

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.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $891 · 10th to 90th $398 to $2,239Professionalmedian $537 · 10th to 90th $309 to $1,259
$500$1K$2Kfacility $891professional $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
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$1,258.93
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$2,089.30
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$812.83
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$1,000.00
Typical High
$3,311.31
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$1,148.15
Typical High
$2,041.74
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$1,445.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$1,148.15
2 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$151.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$61.66

Where Connecticut 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.

Connecticut· 46th 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.