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Genetic Test for a Respiratory Bacterium

Minnesota 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 $35$2570%10%20%10th90th$79Professionalmedian $35 · 10th–90th $28$550%20%10th90th$35$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0

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
$33.11
Typical High
$79.43
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$58.88
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$77.62
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$323.59
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$70.79
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$257.04
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$66.07
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$87.10
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$218.78
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$398.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$77.62