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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Mississippi 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 $19 · 10th–90th $13$260%20%10th90th$19Professionalmedian $15 · 10th–90th $9$300%10%20%10th90th$15$10.0$20.0

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
$14.45
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$29.51
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$29.51
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$19.05
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$17.78
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$21.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.46
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$25.70
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$14.79
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$8.32
Typical High
$23.44