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Genetic Test for a Respiratory Bacterium

Arizona 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 $72 · 10th–90th $32$1510%10%10th90th$72Professionalmedian $30 · 10th–90th $23$590%20%10th90th$30$0.1$0.2$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0

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
$37.15
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$151.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$58.88
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$17.38
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$165.96
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$208.93
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$114.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$58.88
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$87.10
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$288.40
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$43.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$41.69