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Molecular Test for Bacterial Vaginosis

Maryland 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?

$105

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $105 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $102 to $129.

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 $257 · 10th to 90th $123 to $537Professionalmedian $105 · 10th to 90th $74 to $141
$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0Kfacility $257professional $105

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
$123.03
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$537.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$141.25
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$128.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$251.19
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$213.80
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$109.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$125.89
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$70.79

Where Maryland 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.

Maryland $105 · 48th 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.