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Flow Cytometry DNA And Cell Cycle Study

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 88182

Cells from a blood, marrow, or tissue sample are stained and then passed one at a time through a laser beam, which measures how much DNA each cell contains. The pattern shows how many cells are actively dividing and whether their DNA content is abnormal. It helps characterize a tumor or blood disorder and gives a sense of how fast it is growing.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Flow Cytometry DNA And Cell Cycle Study cost?

$132

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $132 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $87.10 to $145.

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 $204 · 10th to 90th $145 to $490Professionalmedian $126 · 10th to 90th $31 to $389
$50$100$200$500$1Kfacility $204professional $126

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). 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
None
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$380.19
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$144.54
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$144.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$489.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$660.69
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$407.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$436.52

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 5.8 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. 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.

Washington, DC· 30th of 51

$132

AK $331AL $57.54

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.