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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Montana 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 $21 · 10th–90th $15$890%20%10th90th$21Professionalmedian $18 · 10th–90th $7$950%20%10th90th$18$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K$100.0K

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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$95.50
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$46,773.51
Typical High
$87,096.36
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$21.38
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$44.67
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$44.67
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$83.18
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$21.38
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$14.45
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$6.31
Typical High
$15.14