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Test For Stomach Ulcer Bacteria

Washington, DC 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 October 2026.

How much does Test For Stomach Ulcer Bacteria cost?

$53.70

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $53.70 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $48.98 to $93.33.

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 $115 · 10th to 90th $50 to $257Professionalmedian $54 · 10th to 90th $42 to $115
$50$100$200$500facility $115professional $54

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
$50.12
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$50.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$50.12
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$93.33
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$257.04
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$501.19
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$141.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$114.82

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 4.6 times more in Alaska than in Georgia. 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.

Washington, DC· 44th of 51

$53.70

AK $151GA $33.11

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.