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Genetic Test For A Gene Linked To Sickle Cell Disease

Mississippi 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?

$331

Typical negotiated rate. In Mississippi, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $331 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $331 from a physician practice, and about $331 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$331$178 to $490
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$331$331 to $331

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $331 · 10th to 90th $295 to $589Professionalmedian $331 · 10th to 90th $148 to $589
$200$500facility $331professional $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
$588.84
Typical High
$660.69
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$660.69
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$331.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$131.83
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$467.74
BCBS Mississippi
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$331.13
BCBS Mississippi
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$331.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$269.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$549.54
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$389.05
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$724.44

Where Mississippi 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.

Mississippi· 20th of 51

$331

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.