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PALB2 Gene Test

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 81308

A genetic test that examines the PALB2 gene, changes in which raise a person's lifetime risk of breast cancer and some other cancers. It is used in families where an inherited cancer risk is suspected or has already been identified.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does PALB2 Gene Test cost?

$224

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $224 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $219 to $251.

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 $513 · 10th to 90th $224 to $1,148Professionalmedian $224 · 10th to 90th $135 to $389
$200$500$1K$2Kfacility $513professional $224

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
$223.87
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$223.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$223.87
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$218.78
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$239.88
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$1,148.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$2,238.72
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$630.96
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$363.08

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 8.7 times more in Texas than in Alabama. 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· 43rd of 51

$224

TX $1,514AL $174

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.