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Chromosomal Microarray Analysis

Texas 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?

$2,399

Typical negotiated rate. In Texas, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $2,399 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $4,467 from a physician practice, and about $2,291 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$4,467$537 to $6,761
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$2,291$1,349 to $3,631

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $2,291 · 10th to 90th $708 to $4,898Professionalmedian $4,467 · 10th to 90th $380 to $6,761
$10$100$1Kfacility $2,291professional $4,467

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
$588.84
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$4,897.79
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$2,454.71
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$977.24
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$851.14
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$426.58
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$169.82
BCBS Texas
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$3,090.30
Typical High
$5,495.41
BCBS Texas
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$758.58
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$2,818.38
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$1,548.82
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$4,466.84
Median
$6,760.83
Typical High
$6,760.83
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$4,466.84
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$2,454.71
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$977.24
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$891.25
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$363.08
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$144.54
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$1,905.46
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$3,467.37
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,548.82
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$891.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$630.96
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,202.26

Where Texas 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.

Texas· 1st of 51

$2,399

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.