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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Nebraska 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 $35 · 10th–90th $10$850%10%10th90th$35Professionalmedian $10 · 10th–90th $9$950%20%10th90th$10$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
$20.42
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$85.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$95.50
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$70.79
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$23.99
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$35.48
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.25
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$102.33
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$16.22
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$30.20
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$13.49
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$14.45
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$28.18