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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Texas 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 $30 · 10th–90th $11$950%5%10th90th$30Professionalmedian $11 · 10th–90th $7$190%10%10th90th$11$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K

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
$10.72
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$173.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$19.50
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$9.12
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$79.43
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$14.45
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$14.45
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$66.07
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$22.39
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$102.33
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$23.99
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$16.22
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$14.45
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$12.30
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$43.65
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$19.05
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$17.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$6.46
Typical High
$14.45
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.75
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$19.50