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Chromosomal Microarray Analysis

New York 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?

$724

Typical negotiated rate. In New York, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $724 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $724 from a physician practice, and about $1,259 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 9 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$724$537 to $1,023
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$1,259$776 to $2,042

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $1,259 · 10th to 90th $347 to $2,344Professionalmedian $724 · 10th to 90th $309 to $1,622
$20$100$500$2K$10Kfacility $1,259professional $724

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
$309.03
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$2,754.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$1,096.48
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$2,344.23
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$1,819.70
CDPHP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$891.25
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$870.96
Median
$1,905.46
Typical High
$2,570.40
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$1,096.48
Typical High
$4,365.16
Emblem Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$2,041.74
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$630.96
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$1,318.26
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$1,023.29
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$1,819.70
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$1,862.09
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,122.02
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$1,380.38
Univera
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$954.99
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$1,000.00
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
$380.19
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$151.36

Where New York 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.

New York· 30th of 51

$724

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.