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Genetic Test for a Respiratory Bacterium

Michigan 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 $42 · 10th–90th $33$690%20%10th90th$42Professionalmedian $33 · 10th–90th $23$540%10%10th90th$33$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
$33.11
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$69.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$53.70
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$17.38
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$69.18
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$26.30
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$47.86
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$53.70
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$117.49
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$64.57
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$79.43
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$41.69
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$48.98