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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 October 2026.

How much does Molecular Test for Bacterial Vaginosis cost?

$105

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $105 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $89.13 to $115.

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 $105 · 10th to 90th $105 to $170Professionalmedian $105 · 10th to 90th $65 to $148
$100$200facility $105professional $105

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
$104.71
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$169.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$117.49
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$114.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$416.87
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$213.80
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$125.89
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$114.82
2 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$56.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$22.39

Where Maryland 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.

Maryland· 45th of 51

$105

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.