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Genetic Test for a Respiratory Bacterium

Georgia 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 $47 · 10th–90th $27$1260%10%10th90th$47Professionalmedian $30 · 10th–90th $17$560%10%10th90th$30$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
$23.99
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$154.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$56.23
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$17.38
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$63.10
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$48.98
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$48.98
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$47.86
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$107.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$91.20
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$72.44
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,288.25
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$1,621.81
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$74.13
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$43.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$54.95