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Legionella Detection By Fluorescent Antibody

Virginia rates for HCPCS 87277

A laboratory test that looks for Legionella bacteria, a cause of pneumonia, in a sample taken from the lungs or airway. Antibodies tagged with a fluorescent dye are added to the sample and glow under a special microscope wherever the organism is present.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $18 · 10th to 90th $8 to $25Professionalmedian $20 · 10th to 90th $10 to $24
$10$20facility $18professional $20

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
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$23.99
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$23.44
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$24.55