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Chromosomal Microarray Analysis

Washington, DC 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?

$676

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $676 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $646 to $759.

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 $1,514 · 10th to 90th $676 to $3,467Professionalmedian $676 · 10th to 90th $407 to $1,148
$500$1K$2K$5Kfacility $1,514professional $676

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). 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
None
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$676.08
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$676.08
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$724.44
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,479.11
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$3,467.37
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$2,041.74
Typical High
$6,606.93
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,023.29
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$1,905.46
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$1,071.52

Where Washington, DC 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.

Washington, DC· 40th of 51

$676

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.