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Lung Cancer Outlook Signature Test

Maryland rates for HCPCS 81538

A specialized laboratory test used in advanced lung cancer that measures a set of markers in a patient sample and combines them into a single result placing the person in a better or poorer outlook group. The result is used to help judge which type of treatment is most likely to benefit them.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $1,202 · 10th–90th $1,202$2,1880%50%90th$1,202Professionalmedian $2,138 · 10th–90th $1,288$3,2360%20%10th90th$2,138$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,380.38
Median
$2,137.96
Typical High
$3,162.28
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,089.30
Median
$2,089.30
Typical High
$2,570.40
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$1,905.46
Typical High
$7,079.46
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,884.03
Median
$3,467.37
Typical High
$4,265.80
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,202.26
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$2,187.76
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$2,290.87
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,445.44
Median
$2,290.87
Typical High
$2,290.87