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Genetic Test For A Gene Linked To Sickle Cell Disease

New York 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?

$309

Typical negotiated rate. In New York, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $309 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $309 from a physician practice, and about $407 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 9 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$309$209 to $417
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$407$282 to $759

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $407 · 10th to 90th $209 to $851Professionalmedian $309 · 10th to 90th $145 to $676
$20$50$100$200$500$1K$2Kfacility $407professional $309

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
$177.83
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$1,148.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$275.42
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$851.14
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$812.83
CDPHP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$323.59
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$933.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$1,071.52
Emblem Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$724.44
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$467.74
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$371.54
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$645.65
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$676.08
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$407.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$489.78
Univera
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$371.54
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$371.54
4 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
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$138.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$54.95
Emblem Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
QW · Waived lab test
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$724.44
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
QW · Waived lab test
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$524.81

Where New York 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.

New York· 30th of 51

$309

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.