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Genetic Test for a Respiratory Bacterium

New Jersey 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 $123 · 10th–90th $41$5250%10%10th90th$123Professionalmedian $32 · 10th–90th $23$550%20%10th90th$32$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

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
$44.67
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$389.05
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$53.70
AmeriHealth
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$1,047.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$85.11
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$56.23
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$10,471.29
Typical High
$23,988.33
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$75.86
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$50.12