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Chromosomal Microarray Analysis

Michigan 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?

$851

Typical negotiated rate. In Michigan, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $851 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $851 from a physician practice, and about $851 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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$851$490 to $912
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$851$741 to $955

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $851 · 10th to 90th $490 to $1,585Professionalmedian $851 · 10th to 90th $468 to $1,122
$10$50$200$1Kfacility $851professional $851

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
$851.14
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$1,348.96
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$660.69
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$269.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,071.52
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$457.09
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$181.97
BCBS Michigan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$1,230.27
BCBS Michigan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$489.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,380.38
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$851.14
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$2,454.71
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$660.69
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$269.15
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$851.14
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$1,318.26
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$426.58
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$169.82
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$1,000.00
Typical High
$1,230.27
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$1,071.52
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$891.25

Where Michigan 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.

Michigan· 26th of 51

$851

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.