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Chromosomal Microarray Analysis

Tennessee 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?

$759

Typical negotiated rate. In Tennessee, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $759 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $468 to $1,995.

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 $1,660 · 10th to 90th $603 to $2,344Professionalmedian $708 · 10th to 90th $380 to $6,761
$200$500$1K$2K$5Kfacility $1,660professional $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
$676.08
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$1,380.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$1,023.29
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$512.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$208.93
BCBS Tennessee
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$891.25
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$1,862.09
Typical High
$2,754.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$1,230.27
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$4,466.84
Median
$6,760.83
Typical High
$6,760.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$891.25

Where Tennessee 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.

Tennessee· 27th of 51

$759

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.