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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Connecticut 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 $24 · 10th–90th $14$420%10%20%10th90th$24Professionalmedian $10 · 10th–90th $8$160%20%40%10th90th$10$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
$14.45
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$43.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$15.49
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$39.81
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$18.62
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$53.70
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$21.38
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$19.05
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$30.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$25.70