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Genetic Test for a Respiratory Bacterium

Mississippi 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 $58 · 10th–90th $32$1910%10%20%10th90th$58Professionalmedian $41 · 10th–90th $27$720%10%10th90th$41$20.0$50.0$100.0$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
$63.10
Typical High
$190.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$72.44
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$18.62
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$57.54
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$50.12
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$70.79
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$75.86
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$47.86
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$74.13