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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Vermont 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 $166 · 10th–90th $14$2290%10%10th90th$166Professionalmedian $14 · 10th–90th $14$170%50%90th$14$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$16.98
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$208.93
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$229.09
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.76
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$21.38
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$14.45
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$9.55
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.13
Median
$5.13
Typical High
$5.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.61
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$32.36