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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Georgia 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 $17 · 10th–90th $12$290%10%10th90th$17Professionalmedian $12 · 10th–90th $6$230%10%20%10th90th$12$5.0$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
$11.75
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$44.67
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$23.99
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$8.91
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$20.42
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$22.91
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$10.96
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$44.67
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.76
Median
$7.76
Typical High
$22.91
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$40.74
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.61
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$14.45
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$18.20