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Genetic Test For A Gene Linked To Sickle Cell Disease

Louisiana 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?

$363

Typical negotiated rate. In Louisiana, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $363 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $331 from a physician practice, and about $617 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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$331$151 to $363
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$617$407 to $851

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $617 · 10th to 90th $339 to $1,072Professionalmedian $331 · 10th to 90th $135 to $427
$100$200$500$1Kfacility $617professional $331

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
$346.74
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$1,659.59
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$831.76
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$331.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$426.58
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$208.93
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$85.11
BCBS Louisiana
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$1,047.13
BCBS Louisiana
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$371.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$1,513.56
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$501.19
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$323.59
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$436.52

Where Louisiana 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.

Louisiana· 12th of 51

$363

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.