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Genetic Test for a Respiratory Bacterium

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 87486

A laboratory test that detects genetic material from a specific type of bacterium linked to respiratory tract infection, using a technique that amplifies small amounts of genetic material so the test can find even a low level of the organism. A sample is usually collected from the nose, throat, or lower airway. Results help identify this particular cause of a cough, chest infection, or pneumonia-like illness.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $71 · 10th–90th $32$2140%10%10th90th$71Professionalmedian $35 · 10th–90th $20$710%10%10th90th$35$0.1$0.5$5.0$50.0$500.0$5.0K$50.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$239.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$63.10
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$162.18
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$75.86
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$85.11
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$63.10