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Vaginal Fluid Bacterial Infection Test

Michigan 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?

$251

Typical negotiated rate. In Michigan, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $251 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $251 from a physician practice, and about $251 from a hospital or other facility.

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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$251$195 to $263
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$251$240 to $331

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $251 · 10th to 90th $195 to $479Professionalmedian $251 · 10th to 90th $158 to $316
$10$20$50$100$200$500facility $251professional $251

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
$251.19
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$389.05
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$194.98
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$218.78
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$309.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$131.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$53.70
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$208.93
BCBS Michigan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$489.78
BCBS Michigan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$194.98
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$354.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$363.08
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$660.69
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$194.98
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$77.62
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$338.84
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$125.89
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$50.12
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$323.59
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$316.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$263.03

Where Michigan 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.

Michigan· 28th of 51

$251

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.