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Extended Culture Of Embryos In The Laboratory

Delaware rates for HCPCS 89272

Keeping embryos growing in the laboratory for several extra days after fertilization, until each has developed into a hollow ball of many cells. Growing them for longer lets the embryologist see which ones are developing well before any is transferred or frozen.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $1,288 · 10th to 90th $1,288 to $1,288Professionalmedian $501 · 10th to 90th $363 to $525
$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0Kfacility $1,288professional $501

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. 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
Global
Typical Low
$1,288.25
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$1,288.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$524.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$407.38
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$138.04