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Vaginal Fluid Bacterial Infection Test

California rates for HCPCS 81514

This laboratory analysis examines a vaginal fluid sample for specific bacteria-related markers and combines the results into a single score. That score helps determine whether an active vaginal bacterial infection is present at the time of testing. It gives clinicians information to help confirm a diagnosis and guide treatment decisions.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $617 · 10th–90th $224$1,5490%5%10%10th90th$617Professionalmedian $219 · 10th–90th $110$1,0960%10%10th90th$219$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$1,513.56
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$1,737.80
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$1,318.26
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$524.81
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$1,122.02
Typical High
$2,630.27
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$371.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$954.99
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$758.58
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$354.81
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$457.09
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$1,258.93
Typical High
$1,258.93
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,318.26
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$1,995.26
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$691.83
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$562.34
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$269.15
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$302.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$588.84