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Sex Chromatin Study For Barr Bodies

South Dakota 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?

$23.99

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $23.99 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $14.13 to $43.65.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $29 · 10th to 90th $20 to $58Professionalmedian $24 · 10th to 90th $14 to $49
$10$20$50$100facility $29professional $24

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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$14.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$42.66
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$57.54
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$134.90
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$48.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$37.15
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$17.78

Where South Dakota sits

The same service costs 2.9 times more in Wyoming than in Nebraska. 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.

South Dakota· 9th of 51

$23.99

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.