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Genetic Test For A Gene Linked To Sickle Cell Disease

Nebraska 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?

$214

Typical negotiated rate. In Nebraska, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $214 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $195 from a physician practice, and about $447 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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$195$195 to $617
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$447$347 to $692

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $447 · 10th to 90th $195 to $955Professionalmedian $195 · 10th to 90th $186 to $977
$200$500$1K$2Kfacility $447professional $195

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
$213.80
Median
$776.25
Typical High
$1,621.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$776.25
BCBS Nebraska
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$933.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$776.25
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$1,548.82
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$1,621.81
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$588.84
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$588.84
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$194.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$977.24

Where Nebraska 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.

Nebraska· 48th of 51

$214

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.