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Sex Chromatin Study For Barr Bodies

Idaho 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?

$18.20

Typical negotiated rate. In Idaho, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $18.20 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $17.78 to $34.67.

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 $18 · 10th to 90th $18 to $35Professionalmedian $18 · 10th to 90th $14 to $35
$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0facility $18professional $18

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. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$18.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$13.49
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$34.67
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$26.30
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$15.49
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$19.05
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$25.12

Where Idaho 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.

Idaho $18.20 · 17th 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.