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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Arkansas 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 $19 · 10th–90th $15$260%20%10th90th$19Professionalmedian $11 · 10th–90th $9$230%20%10th90th$11$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
$18.62
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$25.70
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$22.91
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$22.91
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$21.88
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$28.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.76
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$21.38
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$16.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$18.20