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Extra High Resolution Chromosome Study

Maryland rates for HCPCS 88289

A more detailed examination of chromosomes in which the sample is prepared so that each chromosome shows a finer pattern of bands. The extra detail reveals small missing, added or rearranged pieces that a standard chromosome study cannot resolve. It is performed in addition to the main chromosome examination.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Extra High Resolution Chromosome Study cost?

$29.51

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $29.51 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $25.70 to $61.66.

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 $251 · 10th to 90th $14 to $309Professionalmedian $30 · 10th to 90th $25 to $129
$20$50$100$200facility $251professional $30

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
$194.98
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$309.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$134.90
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$34.67
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$69.18
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$66.07
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$120.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$60.26
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$33.88

Where Maryland sits

The same service costs 3.0 times more in Alaska 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· 47th of 51

$29.51

AK $77.62DC $25.70

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.