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Genetic Test for a Respiratory Bacterium

Indiana 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 $43 · 10th–90th $35$1480%20%10th90th$43Professionalmedian $29 · 10th–90th $17$440%20%10th90th$29$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$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
$34.67
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$177.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$43.65
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$14.79
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$104.71
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$35.48
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$48.98
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$48.98
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$104.71
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$48.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$48.98