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Chromosome Analysis With Detailed Cell Study

Vermont rates for HCPCS 88264

Cells grown from a sample such as blood or bone marrow are examined under the microscope so their chromosomes can be studied in detail. A set group of cells is analyzed band by band to look for missing, extra, or rearranged chromosome material. It is used to investigate suspected genetic conditions, unexplained developmental problems, or certain blood disorders.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Chromosome Analysis With Detailed Cell Study cost?

$240

Typical negotiated rate. In Vermont, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $240 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $209 from a physician practice, and about $741 from a hospital or other facility.

Few insurers publish rates for this combination, so treat this figure as a rough guide.

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.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$209$145 to $219
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$741$447 to $741

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $741 · 10th to 90th $447 to $977Professionalmedian $209 · 10th to 90th $100 to $324
$100$200$500$1K$2Kfacility $741professional $209

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
$446.68
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$741.31
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$218.78
BCBS Vermont
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$870.96
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$2,238.72
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$870.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$323.59
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$144.54
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$169.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$338.84

Where Vermont sits

The same service costs 5.0 times more in Kansas 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.

Vermont· 5th of 51

$240

KS $437AL $87.10

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.