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Alpha Globin Known Family Variant Test

Maryland rates for HCPCS 81258

A blood test that checks for one specific change in an alpha globin gene that has already been identified in the family. These genes make part of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells, and changes in them cause alpha thalassemia, an inherited form of anemia.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $158 · 10th–90th $158$2880%50%90th$158Professionalmedian $282 · 10th–90th $170$4470%20%10th90th$282$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$354.81
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$338.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$660.69
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$562.34
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$288.40
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$331.13
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$186.21