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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Virginia 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 $13$720%20%10th90th$22Professionalmedian $11 · 10th–90th $6$280%50%10th90th$11$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K

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
$14.45
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$72.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$27.54
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$58.88
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$5.89
Typical High
$9.77
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$77.62
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$66.07
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$19.05
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$21.38
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.39
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$21.38
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$17.78
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$30.90
Sentara
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$10,000.00
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$10,000.00
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$18.62
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$7.24
Typical High
$11.48