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Family Change In A DNA Repair Gene

Maryland rates for HCPCS 81299

Checks whether a person carries the one specific inherited change that has already been pinpointed in their family, within a gene the body relies on to correct copying mistakes as cells divide. When that repair system is faulty, mistakes accumulate and cancer risk rises.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Family Change In A DNA Repair Gene cost?

$229

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $229 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $174 to $263.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $129 · 10th to 90th $129 to $234Professionalmedian $229 · 10th to 90th $68 to $339
$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0Kfacility $129professional $229

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$338.84
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$275.42
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$537.03
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$457.09
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$234.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$213.80
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$245.47

Where Maryland sits

The same service costs 6.2 times more in Alaska than in Vermont. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Maryland $229 · 43rd of 51
AK $692VT $112

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.