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VKORC1 Warfarin Sensitivity Gene Test

South 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?

$89.13

Typical negotiated rate. In South Carolina, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $89.13 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $89.13 from a physician practice, and about $182 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$89.13$69.18 to $89.13
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$182$93.33 to $398

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $182 · 10th to 90th $69 to $550Professionalmedian $89 · 10th to 90th $44 to $105
$50$100$200$500facility $182professional $89

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
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$69.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$70.79
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$489.78
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$123.03
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$549.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$107.15
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$251.19
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$123.03
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$104.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$89.13
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
$34.67
Typical High
$35.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$14.13
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
51 · Multiple procedures
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$70.79

Where South 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.

South Carolina· 24th of 51

$89.13

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.