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Sex Chromatin Study For Barr Bodies

Illinois 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?

$15.14

Typical negotiated rate. In Illinois, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $15.14 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $14.79 to $21.38.

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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $49 · 10th to 90th $49 to $49Professionalmedian $15 · 10th to 90th $13 to $34
$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0facility $49professional $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
$48.98
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$48.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$26.30
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$33.11
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$81.28
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$20.89
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$31.62

Where Illinois 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.

Illinois $15.14 · 30th 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.