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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Maryland 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 $155 · 10th–90th $7$2140%20%40%10th90th$155Professionalmedian $12 · 10th–90th $8$430%20%10th90th$12$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

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
$147.91
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$213.80
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$42.66
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$14.45
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$19.05
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$36.31
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$22.91
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$8.13
Typical High
$13.49
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.46
Median
$6.92
Typical High
$13.80
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.75
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$21.88