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Genetic Test for a Respiratory Bacterium

Massachusetts 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 $83 · 10th–90th $35$2510%10%10th90th$83Professionalmedian $35 · 10th–90th $23$870%20%40%10th90th$35$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K$50.0K

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
$35.48
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$295.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$104.71
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$114.82
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$309.03
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$123.03
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$91.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$91.20
Fallon Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$7,079.46
Fallon Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$58.88
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$64.57
Health New England
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$60.26
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$114.82
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$309.03
Tufts
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$56.23
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$57.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$79.43