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Test For Stomach Ulcer Bacteria

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 83009

A test for infection with Helicobacter pylori, the bacterium that can live in the lining of the stomach and cause ulcers and indigestion. The patient swallows a harmless labeled substance, and a sample taken afterwards is analyzed for the chemical change the bacterium produces, which shows whether the infection is active now.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $115 · 10th–90th $55$3240%10%10th90th$115Professionalmedian $58 · 10th–90th $34$1380%20%10th90th$58$1.0$10.0$100.0$1.0K$10.0K$100.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$331.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$131.83
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$309.03
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$128.82
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$309.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$162.18
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$93.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$95.50