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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 87118

This is a laboratory test that identifies the specific type of mycobacteria growing in a culture sample, such as the bacteria that cause tuberculosis or related infections. Once a culture shows mycobacterial growth, this additional testing pins down exactly which species is present, which helps guide the choice of treatment. It's performed on a sample that has already been grown in the lab, rather than being the initial culture step itself.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $26 · 10th–90th $12$870%10%10th90th$26Professionalmedian $12 · 10th–90th $8$300%20%10th90th$12$0.2$2.0$20.0$200.0$2.0K$20.0K

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
$12.30
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$83.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$34.67
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$66.07
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$24.55
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$64.57
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.46
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$17.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$20.42