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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Alabama 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 $14 · 10th–90th $10$300%10%20%10th90th$14Professionalmedian $12 · 10th–90th $9$170%20%10th90th$12$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K

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
$14.45
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$151.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$16.98
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$8.71
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$15.85
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$11.22
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$46.77
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$6.76
Typical High
$39.81
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.46
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$14.45
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$7.24
Typical High
$15.14