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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Pennsylvania 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 $12$1050%10%10th90th$35Professionalmedian $12 · 10th–90th $9$220%50%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
$12.30
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$371.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$22.39
AmeriHealth
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$331.13
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$8,511.38
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$11.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$50.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.61
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$26.30
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$21.38
Geisinger
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$14.45
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$25.12
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$69.18
Independence Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$104.71
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$89.13
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$42.66
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$125.89
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$15.49
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$17.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$9.33
Typical High
$21.88