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Bartonella Genetic Test, Direct Probe

Iowa rates for HCPCS 87470

A laboratory test that looks for the genetic material of Bartonella bacteria in a blood or tissue sample. These are the germs behind cat scratch disease and trench fever. The test uses a probe that attaches directly to the organism's genetic material in the specimen.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Bartonella Genetic Test, Direct Probe cost?

$52.48

Typical negotiated rate. In Iowa, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $52.48 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $43.65 to $66.07.

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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $34 · 10th to 90th $25 to $95Professionalmedian $52 · 10th to 90th $31 to $66
$50$100facility $34professional $52

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
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$66.07
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$151.36
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$95.50
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$50.12
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$24.55
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$24.55

Where Iowa sits

The same service costs 5.2 times more in Tennessee than in Virginia. 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.

Iowa· 5th of 50

$52.48

TN $95.50VA $18.20

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.