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VKORC1 Warfarin Sensitivity Gene Test

New York 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?

$74.13

Typical negotiated rate. In New York, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $74.13 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $70.79 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 9 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$70.79$52.48 to $105
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$186$89.13 to $229

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $186 · 10th to 90th $74 to $257Professionalmedian $71 · 10th to 90th $40 to $178
$20$50$100$200$500facility $186professional $71

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
$50.12
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$269.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$74.13
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$229.09
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$199.53
CDPHP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$89.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$251.19
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$426.58
Emblem Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$316.23
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$128.82
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$102.33
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$257.04
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$181.97
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$109.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$134.90
Univera
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$93.33
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$100.00
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
$25.12
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$37.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$15.14

Where New York 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.

New York· 33rd of 51

$74.13

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.