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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

South Dakota 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 $28 · 10th–90th $17$280%50%10th$28Professionalmedian $21 · 10th–90th $10$350%10%10th90th$21$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
$16.60
Typical High
$16.60
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$13.80
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$28.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$35.48
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$43.65
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$7.59
Typical High
$17.38
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$39.81
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$17.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$19.05
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$14.45