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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Massachusetts 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 $30 · 10th–90th $11$590%10%10th90th$30Professionalmedian $14 · 10th–90th $10$350%20%40%10th90th$14$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K$50.0K

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
$14.45
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$61.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$48.98
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$102.33
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$35.48
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$45.71
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$14.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$30.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$38.02
Fallon Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$7,079.46
Fallon Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$24.55
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$33.88
Health New England
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$10.23
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$102.33
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$17.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$33.11