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Fragile X Gene Test

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 81243

A laboratory test on a blood sample that examines a specific gene on the X chromosome for an abnormally expanded stretch of repeated genetic letters. That expansion is the cause of fragile X syndrome, an inherited condition that can cause developmental delay and intellectual disability. The test identifies whether such an expansion is present.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Fragile X Gene Test cost?

$61.66

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $61.66 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $33.88 to $87.10.

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 $76 · 10th to 90th $49 to $148Professionalmedian $37 · 10th to 90th $29 to $91
$50$100$200facility $76professional $37

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
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$87.10
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$141.25
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$91.20
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$208.93
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$128.82
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$208.93
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$72.44
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
$43.65
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$43.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$17.78

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 3.4 times more in Alaska than in Nebraska. 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.

Connecticut· 24th of 51

$61.66

AK $129NE $38.02

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.