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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Michigan 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 $14 · 10th–90th $13$260%50%10th90th$14Professionalmedian $14 · 10th–90th $10$170%20%10th90th$14$5.0$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
$13.18
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$25.70
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$14.45
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$28.84
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$10.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$21.38
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$36.31
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$20.42
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$18.62
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$17.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$15.14