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Basic Single Gene Variant Test

South Dakota 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?

$72.44

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $72.44 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $64.57 from a physician practice, and about $72.44 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$64.57$50.12 to $123
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$72.44$72.44 to $123

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $72 · 10th to 90th $60 to $123Professionalmedian $65 · 10th to 90th $32 to $155
$50$100$200facility $72professional $65

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
$44.67
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$72.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$60.26
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$123.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$154.88
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$114.82
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$117.49
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$173.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$64.57
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$64.57

Where South Dakota 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.

South Dakota· 10th of 51

$72.44

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.