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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Colorado 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 $36 · 10th–90th $11$740%5%10%10th90th$36Professionalmedian $11 · 10th–90th $8$140%50%10th90th$11$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

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
$9.12
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$69.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$14.45
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$74.13
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$14.45
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.76
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$38.02
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$17.38
Denver HMP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$30.20
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$120.23
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$30.90
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$14.45
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$21.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$6.46
Typical High
$13.80