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Antibiotic Sensitivity Test for a Single Drug

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 87188

A laboratory test that checks whether one particular antibiotic can stop the growth of the bacteria found in a patient's sample. It is reported separately for each drug examined, so testing a panel of drugs produces several results.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Antibiotic Sensitivity Test for a Single Drug cost?

$5.37

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $5.37 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $4.79 to $7.94.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $11 · 10th to 90th $5 to $25Professionalmedian $5 · 10th to 90th $4 to $10
$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50facility $11professional $5

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$5.01
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$5.01
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$4.79
Median
$5.37
Typical High
$7.94
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$25.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3.63
Median
$7.76
Typical High
$50.12
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$13.80
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2.82
Median
$3.98
Typical High
$9.77

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.6 times more in Alaska than in Kansas. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC· 41st of 51

$5.37

AK $14.79KS $4.07

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.