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Chromosome Sister-Strand Exchange Study

North Dakota rates for HCPCS 88245

Cells from a sample are grown in the laboratory until they divide, and their chromosomes are then examined to count how often the two matching strands of a chromosome have swapped pieces with each other. Everyone shows some of this swapping; a count well above the usual range points to an inherited condition in which cells cannot keep their DNA in good repair, such as Bloom syndrome. A finding like that leads on to targeted genetic testing and to regular checks of blood counts and general health.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Chromosome Sister-Strand Exchange Study cost?

$263

Typical negotiated rate. In North Dakota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $263 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $162 to $347.

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 $126 · 10th to 90th $120 to $309Professionalmedian $295 · 10th to 90th $120 to $398
$100$200$500facility $126professional $295

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
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$309.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$524.81
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$389.05
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$251.19
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$309.03
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$407.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$380.19

Where North Dakota sits

The same service costs 3.4 times more in Alaska than in Delaware. 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.

North Dakota· 5th of 51

$263

AK $389DE $115

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.