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Prader-Willi/Angelman Genetic Test

Louisiana rates for HCPCS 81331

This service is a genetic laboratory test that looks at a specific pattern of gene activity to help diagnose Prader-Willi syndrome or Angelman syndrome, two different inherited conditions that affect development. It is typically ordered when a child shows developmental delay, low muscle tone, feeding difficulties, or other features suggestive of one of these conditions. The test is run on a blood sample.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Prader-Willi/Angelman Genetic Test cost?

$57.54

Typical negotiated rate. In Louisiana, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $57.54 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $51.29 from a physician practice, and about $97.72 from a hospital or other facility.

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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$51.29$22.91 to $56.23
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$97.72$64.57 to $135

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $98 · 10th to 90th $54 to $182Professionalmedian $51 · 10th to 90th $21 to $66
$10$20$50$100$200facility $98professional $51

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
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$263.03
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$131.83
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$52.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$66.07
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$33.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$13.18
BCBS Louisiana
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$162.18
BCBS Louisiana
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$56.23
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$257.04
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$79.43
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$51.29
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$69.18

Where Louisiana sits

The same service costs 3.4 times more in Alaska than in Nebraska. 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.

Louisiana· 15th of 51

$57.54

AK $115NE $33.88

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.