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Sex Chromatin Study For Barr Bodies

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 88130

A microscope examination of cells that looks for a small dense body pressed against the edge of the nucleus, which appears when one X chromosome has been switched off. Whether it is present, and how often, gives information about a person's chromosomal sex. Direct chromosome and genetic testing have largely taken its place.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $23 · 10th–90th $15$550%20%10th90th$23Professionalmedian $16 · 10th–90th $11$380%20%10th90th$16$0.0$0.2$2.0$20.0$200.0$2.0K

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

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$56.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$32.36
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$28.84
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$41.69
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$41.69
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$37.15