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Sex Chromatin Study For Barr Bodies

Connecticut 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 October 2026.

How much does Sex Chromatin Study For Barr Bodies cost?

$21.88

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $21.88 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $15.14 to $30.90.

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 $24 · 10th to 90th $15 to $47Professionalmedian $21 · 10th to 90th $9 to $42
$10$20$50facility $24professional $21

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
$11.22
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$24.55
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$44.67
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$43.65
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$72.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$44.67
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$41.69

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 10.2 times more in Texas than in New Jersey. 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· 29th of 51

$21.88

TX $135NJ $13.18

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.