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Thyroid Nodule Gene Activity Test

Illinois rates for HCPCS 81545

A laboratory test run on thyroid cells collected through a fine needle. It measures how active a large set of genes is in those cells and returns one overall answer - benign, or suspicious - to help decide whether a nodule with an unclear needle result needs to come out.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $20,417 · 10th to 90th $6,761 to $46,774Professionalmedian $4,266 · 10th to 90th $4,266 to $5,370
$5K$10K$20K$50Kfacility $20,417professional $4,266

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
BCBS Illinois
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$6,760.83
Median
$20,417.38
Typical High
$46,773.51
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$4,265.80
Median
$4,265.80
Typical High
$5,370.32