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Molecular Test for Bacterial Vaginosis

North Dakota 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?

$186

Typical negotiated rate. In North Dakota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $186 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $120 to $288.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $100 · 10th to 90th $93 to $257Professionalmedian $214 · 10th to 90th $100 to $324
$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0Kfacility $100professional $214

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
$93.33
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$257.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$426.58
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$323.59
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$204.17
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$213.80
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$288.40
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$239.88

Where North Dakota 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.

North Dakota $186 · 7th 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.