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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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $41 · 10th–90th $11$1020%20%10th90th$41Professionalmedian $11 · 10th–90th $11$380%50%90th$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
$10.96
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$102.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$10.96
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$123.03
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$56.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$112.20
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$29.51
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.46
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$17.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$18.62