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Targeted Analysis of a Single Gene

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 81246

A laboratory test that examines one specific gene in a sample of blood, bone marrow, or tissue, looking at defined positions within it to see whether a change is present. The finding is reported alongside the other results being used to reach a diagnosis or plan treatment.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Targeted Analysis of a Single Gene cost?

$69.18

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $69.18 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $61.66 to $83.18.

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 $141 · 10th to 90th $62 to $316Professionalmedian $69 · 10th to 90th $43 to $132
$50$100$200$500facility $141professional $69

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$61.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$61.66
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$316.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$616.60
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$173.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$100.00

Where Washington, DC 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.

Washington, DC· 38th of 51

$69.18

AK $186NE $54.95

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.