Vaginal Fluid Bacterial Infection Test

Delaware 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?

$158

Typical negotiated rate. In Delaware, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $158 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $158 from a physician practice, and about $380 from a hospital or other facility.

Few insurers publish rates for this combination, so treat this figure as a rough guide.

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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed by	Who charges it	Typical	Range
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider	A doctor's office, clinic or independent provider	$158	$126 to $219
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department	A hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department	$380	$219 to $575

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $380 · 10th to 90th $219 to $575Professionalmedian $158 · 10th to 90th $110 to $389

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	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
Aetna Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $218.78 Median $218.78 Typical High $218.78	Facility	None	$218.78	$218.78	$218.78
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $177.83 Median $218.78 Typical High $218.78	Professional	None	$177.83	$218.78	$218.78
Cigna Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $380.19 Median $380.19 Typical High $380.19	Facility	None	$380.19	$380.19	$380.19
Cigna Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $114.82 Median $147.91 Typical High $389.05	Professional	None	$114.82	$147.91	$389.05
Highmark BCBS Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $575.44 Median $575.44 Typical High $575.44	Facility	None	$575.44	$575.44	$575.44
United Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $109.65 Median $158.49 Typical High $398.11	Professional	None	$109.65	$158.49	$398.11

Where Delaware 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.

Delaware· 51st of 51

$158

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.