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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

New Jersey 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 $32 · 10th–90th $14$5250%10%10th90th$32Professionalmedian $12 · 10th–90th $8$210%20%10th90th$12$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

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
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$91.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$21.38
AmeriHealth
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$933.25
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$67.61
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$30.90
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$7.24
Typical High
$14.45
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$5,623.41
Typical High
$20,417.38
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$12.88
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$30.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$15.85