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Basic Single Gene Variant Test

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 81400

A genetic laboratory test that looks for one specific, well-established genetic change using a relatively simple laboratory technique. It represents the most basic tier of gene-based testing, generally used to check for a single known variant tied to a specific condition or trait rather than scanning a gene broadly. The exact gene and variant tested depends on why the test was ordered.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Basic Single Gene Variant Test cost?

$44.67

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $44.67 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $32.36 to $77.62.

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 $69 · 10th to 90th $35 to $158Professionalmedian $38 · 10th to 90th $28 to $89
$20$50$100$200facility $69professional $38

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
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$89.13
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$147.91
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$64.57
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$234.42
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$144.54
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$302.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$81.28
2 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
$33.88
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$33.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$13.80

Where Connecticut 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.

Connecticut· 49th of 51

$44.67

AK $145DE $42.66

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.