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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Tennessee 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 $22 · 10th–90th $10$520%10%10th90th$22Professionalmedian $11 · 10th–90th $10$150%20%10th90th$11$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
$10.96
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$52.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$14.45
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$8.91
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$14.79
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$48.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.76
Median
$8.51
Typical High
$20.89
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.75
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$14.45
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$15.14