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Mycobacteria Identification From Culture

Wisconsin 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 $32 · 10th–90th $10$780%10%10th90th$32Professionalmedian $17 · 10th–90th $6$630%10%20%10th90th$17$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$81.28
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$39.81
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$5.89
Typical High
$54.95
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$10.96
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$69.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$45.71
DeanCare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$87.10
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$72.44
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$9.12
Typical High
$26.92
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$64.57
Network Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$31.62
Network Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$41.69
Prevea360
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$18.62
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$97.72
Quartz
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$102.33
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$7.24
Typical High
$37.15
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$47.86
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$79.43
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$30.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$9.33
Typical High
$26.92