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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Iowa 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 $23 · 10th–90th $11$430%10%10th90th$23Professionalmedian $32 · 10th–90th $10$950%10%20%10th90th$32$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
$11.22
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$42.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$95.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$35.48
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$85.11
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$38.90
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$32.36
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$19.50
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$13.49
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$32.36
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$9.12
Typical High
$33.88
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$14.45