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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Washington, DC 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 October 2026.

How much does Mycobacteria Identification From Culture cost?

$11.75

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $11.75 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $10.47 to $15.14.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $25 · 10th to 90th $11 to $56Professionalmedian $11 · 10th to 90th $8 to $21
$10$20$50$100facility $25professional $11

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$10.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$10.96
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$15.14
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$56.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$107.15
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$30.90
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$18.62

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.7 times more in Alaska than in Kentucky. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC· 36th of 51

$11.75

AK $33.11KY $8.91

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.