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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

South 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 $36 · 10th–90th $11$980%10%10th90th$36Professionalmedian $12 · 10th–90th $11$300%50%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
$10.23
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$69.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$29.51
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$117.49
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$26.92
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$89.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.76
Median
$7.08
Typical High
$17.78
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$25.70
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$17.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$17.38