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Chlamydia Pneumoniae DNA Test

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 87485

A laboratory test that looks for the genetic material of Chlamydia pneumoniae, a bacterium that causes chest infections including pneumonia and bronchitis, in a sample from the airway. Detecting the organism's DNA identifies it far faster than growing it in culture. It is used when this organism is suspected as the cause of a respiratory infection.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Chlamydia Pneumoniae DNA Test cost?

$16.22

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $16.22 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $14.45 to $21.88.

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 $34 · 10th to 90th $15 to $76Professionalmedian $16 · 10th to 90th $12 to $34
$10$20$50$100facility $34professional $16

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
$15.14
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$15.14
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$15.14
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$28.18
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$75.86
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$147.91
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$41.69
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$23.99

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 5.5 times more in Texas than in Alabama. 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· 43rd of 51

$16.22

TX $57.54AL $10.47

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.