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Molecular Test for Bacterial Vaginosis

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 81513

This laboratory test analyzes a vaginal sample using molecular technology to measure specific bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis, a common vaginal condition caused by an imbalance in normal bacteria. The results are combined into a score that helps a doctor determine whether bacterial vaginosis is the likely cause of a patient's symptoms.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Molecular Test for Bacterial Vaginosis cost?

$107

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $107 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $102 to $123.

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 $240 · 10th to 90th $107 to $550Professionalmedian $107 · 10th to 90th $65 to $178
$100$200$500$1Kfacility $240professional $107

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
$107.15
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$107.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$134.90
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$114.82
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$549.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$1,047.13
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$302.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$169.82

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 5.1 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. 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· 44th of 51

$107

AK $324AL $63.10

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.