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Molecular Test for Bacterial Vaginosis

Tennessee 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?

$141

Typical negotiated rate. In Tennessee, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $141 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $85.11 to $295.

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.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $263 · 10th to 90th $107 to $339Professionalmedian $126 · 10th to 90th $65 to $1,072
$50$100$200$500$1Kfacility $263professional $126

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
$107.15
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$218.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$144.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$81.28
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$33.11
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$107.15
BCBS Tennessee
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$354.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$245.47
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$1,071.52
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$186.21

Where Tennessee 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.

Tennessee· 20th of 51

$141

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.