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Molecular Test for Bacterial Vaginosis

New Mexico 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?

$117

Typical negotiated rate. In New Mexico, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $117 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $117 from a physician practice, and about $129 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$117$87.10 to $158
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$129$107 to $457

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $129 · 10th to 90th $93 to $457Professionalmedian $117 · 10th to 90th $60 to $204
$100$200$500facility $129professional $117

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
$107.15
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$467.74
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$199.53
BCBS New Mexico
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$134.90
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$93.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$245.47
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$309.03
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$93.33
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$245.47
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$128.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$85.11

Where New Mexico 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.

New Mexico· 35th of 51

$117

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.