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Tissue Typing for Transplant Matching

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 81380

A laboratory test that identifies the HLA markers carried on a person's cells, using a blood sample. These markers differ greatly between people, and how closely they match between a donor and a recipient is a main factor in how well transplanted tissue is tolerated.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Tissue Typing for Transplant Matching cost?

$145

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $145 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $132 to $158.

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.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $302 · 10th to 90th $132 to $676Professionalmedian $145 · 10th to 90th $107 to $295
$100$200$500$1Kfacility $302professional $145

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
$131.83
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$131.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$131.83
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$158.49
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$676.08
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$1,318.26
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$371.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$213.80

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.4 times more in Alaska than in Delaware. 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.

Washington, DC· 43rd of 51

$145

AK $398DE $117

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.