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Vaginal Fluid Bacterial Infection Test

Washington, DC 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 October 2026.

How much does Vaginal Fluid Bacterial Infection Test cost?

$195

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $195 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $191 to $219.

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 $447 · 10th to 90th $195 to $1,000Professionalmedian $195 · 10th to 90th $117 to $339
$100$200$500$1Kfacility $447professional $195

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
$194.98
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$194.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$194.98
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$208.93
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$1,000.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$1,949.84
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$549.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$316.23

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.7 times more in Alaska than in Delaware. 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.

Washington, DC· 42nd of 51

$195

AK $589DE $158

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.