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SEPT9 Methylation Blood Test for Colon Cancer

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 81327

A blood test that looks for a chemical change called methylation affecting the SEPT9 gene. This change is frequently present when colorectal cancer is developing, so finding it in blood flags the need for a closer look at the bowel. It is offered as a colorectal cancer screening option for people who will not undergo other forms of screening.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does SEPT9 Methylation Blood Test for Colon Cancer cost?

$145

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $145 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $138 to $155.

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 $324 · 10th to 90th $145 to $724Professionalmedian $145 · 10th to 90th $81 to $229
$50$100$200$500$1Kfacility $324professional $145

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
$144.54
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$144.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$144.54
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$154.88
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$724.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$1,412.54
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$218.78
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$398.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$181.97

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 5.4 times more in Texas than in Ohio. 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· 29th of 51

$145

TX $468OH $87.10

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.