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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

North Carolina 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 $30 · 10th–90th $12$1450%10%10th90th$30Professionalmedian $12 · 10th–90th $8$190%20%40%10th90th$12$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
$11.75
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$144.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$19.50
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$9.12
Typical High
$9.12
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$46.77
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$16.60
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$66.07
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.76
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$19.50
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.39
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$21.38
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$21.38
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$34.67
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$19.05
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.61
Median
$7.76
Typical High
$15.14
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$102.33