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Friedreich Ataxia Gene Test (FXN)

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 81285

A genetic test that examines the FXN gene, the gene linked to Friedreich ataxia, an inherited condition that gradually affects balance, coordination, speech, and the heart. It is used to confirm the cause in someone with symptoms, or to find out whether a relative carries the same change.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Friedreich Ataxia Gene Test (FXN) cost?

$257

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $257 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $166 to $355.

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 $347 · 10th to 90th $204 to $676Professionalmedian $182 · 10th to 90th $141 to $398
$100$200$500$1Kfacility $347professional $182

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
$151.36
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$190.55
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$676.08
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$354.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$1,000.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$562.34
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$446.68
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$354.81
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
$74.13
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$95.50
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$38.90

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 5.0 times more in Texas than in Delaware. 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· 32nd of 51

$257

TX $832DE $166

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.