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Vaginal Fluid Bacterial Infection Test

New Mexico 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?

$234

Typical negotiated rate. In New Mexico, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $234 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $245 from a physician practice, and about $234 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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$245$117 to $339
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$234$170 to $851

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $234 · 10th to 90th $170 to $871Professionalmedian $245 · 10th to 90th $110 to $398
$100$200$500facility $234professional $245

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
$851.14
Typical High
$870.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$316.23
BCBS New Mexico
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$245.47
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$169.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$446.68
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$562.34
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$169.82
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$446.68
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$234.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$158.49

Where New Mexico 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.

New Mexico· 33rd of 51

$234

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.