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Molecular Test for Bacterial Vaginosis

South 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 October 2026.

How much does Molecular Test for Bacterial Vaginosis cost?

$162

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $162 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $141 from a physician practice, and about $162 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$141$112 to $275
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$162$162 to $275

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $162 · 10th to 90th $135 to $275Professionalmedian $141 · 10th to 90th $72 to $339
$100$200$500facility $162professional $141

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
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$162.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$134.90
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$275.42
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$338.84
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$162.18
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$263.03
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$389.05
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$141.25
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$141.25

Where South Dakota 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.

South Dakota· 11th of 51

$162

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.