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Additional Cell Count In Chromosome Analysis

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 88285

This is an additional step in a chromosome analysis where extra cells are examined and counted beyond the standard number used in the primary study. It's performed alongside a primary chromosome analysis when more cells need to be reviewed to reach a reliable result. This is a laboratory add-on step rather than a stand-alone test.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Additional Cell Count In Chromosome Analysis cost?

$26.92

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $26.92 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $16.22 to $37.15.

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 $33 · 10th to 90th $19 to $66Professionalmedian $20 · 10th to 90th $14 to $54
$10$20$50$100facility $33professional $20

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
$14.79
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$30.90
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$66.07
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$40.74
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$54.95
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$48.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$74.13
2 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$15.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$2.95
Median
$6.31
Typical High
$6.31

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 3.2 times more in Alaska than in New Jersey. 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· 26th of 51

$26.92

AK $60.26NJ $19.05

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.