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Cell Surface Marker Count, Each Marker

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 86356

A laboratory test that counts how many cells in a blood or bone marrow sample carry a particular marker on their surface, using a machine that streams cells past a detector one at a time. A result is reported for each marker examined, and the pattern helps identify or follow blood conditions.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Cell Surface Marker Count, Each Marker cost?

$25.12

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $25.12 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $16.22 to $38.02.

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 $42 · 10th to 90th $27 to $74Professionalmedian $19 · 10th to 90th $13 to $38
$20$50$100facility $42professional $19

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
$14.13
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$32.36
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$69.18
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$38.02
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$43.65
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$38.90
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$46.77

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 4.0 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. 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· 28th of 51

$25.12

AK $60.26AL $15.14

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.