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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Alaska 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 $11 · 10th–90th $11$690%50%90th$11Professionalmedian $33 · 10th–90th $14$590%20%10th90th$33$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0

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
$63.10
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$169.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$95.50
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$40.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$21.38
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$14.45
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$46.77
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$70.79
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$10.72
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$14.45
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$13.49
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$85.11