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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

New York 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 $23 · 10th–90th $11$400%10%10th90th$23Professionalmedian $10 · 10th–90th $6$230%20%10th90th$10$2.0$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
$11.22
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$39.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$14.45
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$38.02
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$6.61
Typical High
$29.51
CDPHP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$14.45
CDPHP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$14.45
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$72.44
Emblem Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$34.67
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$10.23
Typical High
$28.18
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$14.45
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.90
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$17.38
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$9.77
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$257.04
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$34.67
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$18.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$34.67
Univera
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$17.38
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.50
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$19.05