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Molecular Test for Bacterial Vaginosis

Michigan 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?

$135

Typical negotiated rate. In Michigan, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $135 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $123 from a physician practice, and about $138 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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$123$107 to $141
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$138$132 to $214

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $138 · 10th to 90th $107 to $302Professionalmedian $123 · 10th to 90th $85 to $170
$10$20$50$100$200facility $138professional $123

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
$134.90
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$213.80
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$104.71
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$42.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$169.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$72.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$28.84
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$85.11
BCBS Michigan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$263.03
BCBS Michigan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$107.15
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$190.55
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$194.98
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$371.54
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$104.71
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$42.66
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$181.97
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$67.61
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$26.92
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$173.78
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$169.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$141.25

Where Michigan 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.

Michigan· 27th of 51

$135

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.