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Antibiotic Sensitivity Test for a Single Drug

Delaware 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 July 2026.

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

$5.50

Typical negotiated rate. In Delaware, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $5.50 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $5.25 to $9.33.

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 3 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $8 · 10th to 90th $8 to $8Professionalmedian $5 · 10th to 90th $5 to $20
$0.5$1.0$2.0$5.0$10.0$20.0facility $8professional $5

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. 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
Global
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$7.59
Typical High
$7.59
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.25
Median
$5.50
Typical High
$19.95
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.37
Median
$4.37
Typical High
$4.37
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.98
Median
$4.79
Typical High
$12.30
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.82
Median
$4.17
Typical High
$9.33

Where Delaware sits

The same service costs 3.5 times more in Nebraska than in Washington, DC. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Delaware $5.50 · 45th of 51
NE $17.38DC $5.01

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.