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Genetic Test Using A Fluorescent DNA Probe

Maryland rates for HCPCS 88271

This laboratory test uses a fluorescently labeled probe that attaches to a specific piece of genetic material to detect a particular gene change within cells. It is commonly used to help diagnose certain cancers, blood disorders, or genetic conditions.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Genetic Test Using A Fluorescent DNA Probe cost?

$21.38

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $21.38 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $16.22 to $69.18.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $91 · 10th to 90th $12 to $178Professionalmedian $21 · 10th to 90th $14 to $79
$10$20$50$100facility $91professional $21

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
$11.75
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$177.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$83.18
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$21.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$42.66
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$40.74
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$165.96
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$37.15
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$20.89

Where Maryland sits

The same service costs 3.0 times more in Nebraska than in Washington, DC. 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.

Maryland· 43rd of 51

$21.38

NE $47.86DC $16.22

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.