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Genetic Test for a Respiratory Bacterium

Colorado 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 $79 · 10th–90th $27$1660%5%10th90th$79Professionalmedian $27 · 10th–90th $21$510%10%20%10th90th$27$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K

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
$26.92
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$162.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$54.95
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$177.83
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$40.74
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$91.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$64.57
Denver HMP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$72.44
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$51.29
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$74.13
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$58.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$25.70