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Vaginal Fluid Bacterial Infection Test

Maryland 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.

How much does Vaginal Fluid Bacterial Infection Test cost?

$195

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $195 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $138 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 $468 · 10th to 90th $110 to $759Professionalmedian $195 · 10th to 90th $117 to $269
$100$200$500$1Kfacility $468professional $195

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$758.58
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$223.87
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$234.42
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$467.74
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$398.11
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$199.53
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$229.09

Where Maryland sits

The same service costs 3.2 times more in Alaska than in Vermont. 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.

Maryland· 46th of 51

$195

AK $589VT $186

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.