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Growing Blood Cells In The Lab For Chromosome Study

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 88230

Laboratory work that grows white blood cells from a blood sample so there are enough actively dividing cells to examine the chromosomes. It is the preparation step for chromosome testing of a condition that is not a cancer, such as an inherited or developmental disorder.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Growing Blood Cells In The Lab For Chromosome Study cost?

$158

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $158 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $100 to $229.

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 $166 · 10th to 90th $117 to $302Professionalmedian $138 · 10th to 90th $59 to $288
$20$50$100$200$500facility $166professional $138

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$190.55
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$288.40
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$331.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$467.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$288.40
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$251.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$269.15

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 6.3 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.

Connecticut· 22nd of 51

$158

AK $389AL $61.66

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.