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HIV Drug Resistance Genetic Test

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 87901

This is a molecular test that examines the genetic makeup of the HIV virus in a patient's blood, looking for mutations that make certain antiretroviral medications less effective. Results help guide which combination of medications is most likely to control the virus for a particular patient.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does HIV Drug Resistance Genetic Test cost?

$204

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $204 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $186 to $302.

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 $437 · 10th to 90th $195 to $977Professionalmedian $204 · 10th to 90th $151 to $437
$100$200$500$1Kfacility $437professional $204

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
$194.98
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$549.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$194.98
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$363.08
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$977.24
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$1,905.46
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$537.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$309.03

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.7 times more in Alaska than in Georgia. 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

$204

AK $575GA $155

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.