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Chromosomal Microarray Analysis

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $724 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $708 from a physician practice, and about $1,072 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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$708$562 to $813
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$1,072$813 to $2,630

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $1,072 · 10th to 90th $631 to $4,365Professionalmedian $708 · 10th to 90th $380 to $1,349
$500$1K$2K$5Kfacility $1,072professional $708

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
$630.96
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$2,630.27
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$758.58
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$380.19
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$151.36
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3,548.13
Median
$4,570.88
Typical High
$6,456.54
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$630.96
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$2,187.76
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$1,479.11
Typical High
$2,691.53
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$954.99
Typical High
$1,380.38
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$630.96
Median
$1,174.90
Typical High
$1,174.90
Geisinger
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$891.25
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$1,380.38
Typical High
$2,290.87
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$630.96
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$3,090.30
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$758.58
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$380.19
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$151.36
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$2,238.72
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$891.25
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,071.52
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$1,071.52

Where Pennsylvania 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.

Pennsylvania· 31st 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.