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VKORC1 Warfarin Sensitivity Gene Test

North Carolina 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?

$97.72

Typical negotiated rate. In North Carolina, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $97.72 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $95.50 from a physician practice, and about $186 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$95.50$70.79 to $100
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$186$70.79 to $282

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $186 · 10th to 90th $71 to $398Professionalmedian $95 · 10th to 90th $41 to $135
$50$100$200$500facility $186professional $95

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
$70.79
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$147.91
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$104.71
BCBS North Carolina
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$281.84
BCBS North Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$134.90
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$398.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$134.90
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$104.71
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$151.36
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$91.20
3 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
$34.67
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$52.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$21.38
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
51 · Multiple procedures
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$120.23

Where North Carolina 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.

North Carolina· 12th of 51

$97.72

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.