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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Minnesota 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 $40 · 10th–90th $14$1070%10%20%10th90th$40Professionalmedian $14 · 10th–90th $12$260%20%10th90th$14$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
$13.80
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$75.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$77.62
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$77.62
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$14.45
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$138.04
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$28.84
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$107.15
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$28.18
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$74.13
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.76
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$30.90
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$30.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.76
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$32.36