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Basic Single Gene Variant Test

Washington, DC 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?

$51.29

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $51.29 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $45.71 to $64.57.

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 $107 · 10th to 90th $48 to $245Professionalmedian $51 · 10th to 90th $29 to $102
$50$100$200$500facility $107professional $51

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
$47.86
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$134.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$47.86
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$64.57
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$245.47
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$467.74
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$134.90
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$77.62

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· 42nd of 51

$51.29

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.