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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Maine 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 October 2026.

How much does Mycobacteria Identification From Culture cost?

$11.75

Typical negotiated rate. In Maine, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $11.75 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $7.41 to $18.20.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $19 · 10th to 90th $14 to $98Professionalmedian $9 · 10th to 90th $6 to $20
$5$10$20$50$100facility $19professional $9

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$11.75
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$97.72
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$7.08
Typical High
$9.55
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$33.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$15.85
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$26.30
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$11.75
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$26.30

Where Maine sits

The same service costs 3.7 times more in Alaska than in Kentucky. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Maine· 41st of 51

$11.75

AK $33.11KY $8.91

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.