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Sex Chromatin Study For Barr Bodies

Florida 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.

How much does Sex Chromatin Study For Barr Bodies cost?

$15.49

Typical negotiated rate. In Florida, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $15.49 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $12.30 to $19.05.

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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $52 · 10th to 90th $16 to $52Professionalmedian $15 · 10th to 90th $12 to $21
$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0facility $52professional $15

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. 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
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$52.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$20.89
AvMed
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$21.38
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$31.62
Florida Blue
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$20.89
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$22.39
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$44.67
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$8.91

Where Florida sits

The same service costs 2.9 times more in Wyoming than in Nebraska. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Florida $15.49 · 29th of 51
WY $33.88NE $11.75

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.