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Genetic Test For A Gene Linked To Sickle Cell Disease

Kentucky rates for HCPCS 81364

A genetic blood test that examines the gene associated with sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, two inherited conditions affecting red blood cells and the hemoglobin they carry. It looks for a change in this gene that can cause or contribute to these conditions. It may be used to confirm a diagnosis, guide family planning, or evaluate a newborn or family member of someone already diagnosed.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Genetic Test For A Gene Linked To Sickle Cell Disease cost?

$257

Typical negotiated rate. In Kentucky, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $257 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $195 from a physician practice, and about $324 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$195$129 to $324
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$324$269 to $339

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $324 · 10th to 90th $251 to $589Professionalmedian $195 · 10th to 90th $129 to $1,549
$100$200$500$1Kfacility $324professional $195

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
$263.03
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$323.59
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$323.59
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$338.84
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$323.59
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$457.09
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$537.03
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$758.58
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$1,548.82
Typical High
$1,548.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$524.81
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
$123.03
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$162.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$64.57

Where Kentucky sits

The same service costs 4.2 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. 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· 40th of 51

$257

AK $724AL $174

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.