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JAK2 V617F Gene Change Test

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 81270

Looks in a blood or bone-marrow sample for one specific change in the JAK2 gene, known as V617F, which drives the marrow to overproduce blood cells. Finding it supports the diagnosis of a myeloproliferative disorder such as polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia or myelofibrosis. The change is picked up during life in the blood-forming cells rather than inherited.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does JAK2 V617F Gene Change Test 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 $66.07 to $77.62.

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 $155 · 10th to 90th $69 to $347Professionalmedian $69 · 10th to 90th $52 to $166
$50$100$200$500facility $155professional $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
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$223.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$165.96
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$346.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$676.08
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$190.55
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$109.65

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.2 times more in Alaska than in Connecticut. 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· 47th of 51

$69.18

AK $204CT $63.10

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.