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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Kentucky 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 $18 · 10th–90th $12$1910%20%10th90th$18Professionalmedian $12 · 10th–90th $7$200%20%10th90th$12$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

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
$12.02
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$190.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$48.98
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$15.49
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$7.41
Typical High
$12.30
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$20.42
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$29.51
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$30.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.76
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.61
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$14.45
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$15.14