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Genetic Test for a Respiratory Bacterium

Alaska 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 $85 · 10th–90th $35$2750%20%10th90th$85Professionalmedian $66 · 10th–90th $25$1170%10%10th90th$66$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K

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

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.37
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$407.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$56.23
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$117.49
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$112.20
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$223.87
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$169.82
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$56.23
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$398.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$186.21