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Molecular Test for Bacterial Vaginosis

Delaware 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 July 2026.

How much does Molecular Test for Bacterial Vaginosis cost?

$117

Typical negotiated rate. In Delaware, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $117 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $95.50 to $162.

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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $162 · 10th to 90th $117 to $479Professionalmedian $95 · 10th to 90th $76 to $427
$100.0$200.0$500.0facility $162professional $95

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
$117.49
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$478.63
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$426.58
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$199.53
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$691.83
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$85.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$213.80

Where Delaware sits

The same service costs 3.1 times more in West Virginia than in Wyoming. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Delaware $117 · 42nd of 51
WV $324WY $105

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.