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Chromosome Study Of Amniotic Fluid Cells

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 88269

A laboratory study of the chromosomes in cells taken from the fluid surrounding a baby in the womb. The cells are grown into small colonies and the chromosomes are examined in place within those colonies, then stained in bands so their number and structure can be checked. It is done during pregnancy to look for missing, extra or rearranged chromosomes.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Chromosome Study Of Amniotic Fluid Cells cost?

$138

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $138 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $129 to $234.

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 $295 · 10th to 90th $129 to $661Professionalmedian $138 · 10th to 90th $123 to $380
$100$200$500$1Kfacility $295professional $138

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
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$128.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$128.82
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$234.42
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$660.69
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$1,288.25
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$363.08
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$389.05

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.7 times more in Kansas than in Illinois. 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· 47th of 51

$138

KS $501IL $135

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.