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Molecular Test for Bacterial Vaginosis

Maine 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?

$115

Typical negotiated rate. In Maine, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $115 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $85.11 from a physician practice, and about $178 from a hospital or other facility.

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.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$85.11$70.79 to $141
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$178$138 to $209

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $178 · 10th to 90th $115 to $813Professionalmedian $85 · 10th to 90th $58 to $214
$50$100$200$500$1Kfacility $178professional $85

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$186.21
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$251.19
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$870.96
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$93.33
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$323.59
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$158.49
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$251.19
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$190.55
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$251.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$251.19

Where Maine 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.

Maine· 39th of 51

$115

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.