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VKORC1 Warfarin Sensitivity Gene Test

Kentucky rates for HCPCS 81355

A genetic test that checks for the common changes in the VKORC1 gene, which affects how strongly a person responds to the blood thinner warfarin. People carrying certain versions need a lower or a higher dose to reach a safe level of blood thinning. A blood or saliva sample is used.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does VKORC1 Warfarin Sensitivity Gene Test cost?

$58.88

Typical negotiated rate. In Kentucky, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $58.88 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $58.88 from a physician practice, and about $79.43 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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$58.88$52.48 to $89.13
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$79.43$70.79 to $93.33

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $79 · 10th to 90th $50 to $166Professionalmedian $59 · 10th to 90th $41 to $427
$50$100$200facility $79professional $59

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
$50.12
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$74.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$89.13
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$93.33
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$74.13
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$123.03
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$144.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$208.93
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$426.58
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$141.25
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
$30.90
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$43.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$17.78

Where Kentucky sits

The same service costs 3.8 times more in Alaska than in Florida. 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.

Kentucky· 48th of 51

$58.88

AK $200FL $52.48

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.