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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

California 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 $43 · 10th–90th $13$1260%10%10th90th$43Professionalmedian $13 · 10th–90th $9$810%10%20%10th90th$13$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K

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
$19.05
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$131.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$81.28
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$8.71
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.76
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$72.44
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$32.36
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$151.36
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$33.11
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$52.48
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.76
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$29.51
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$23.44
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$33.11
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$102.33
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$17.38
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$37.15
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.76
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$29.51
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$51.29
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$25.12
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$16.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$30.20