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Genetic Test for a Respiratory Bacterium

Ohio 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 $68 · 10th–90th $33$3090%10%10th90th$68Professionalmedian $28 · 10th–90th $17$850%20%10th90th$28$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
$81.28
Typical High
$309.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$218.78
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$17.38
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$64.57
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$47.86
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$48.98
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$47.86
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$223.87
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$83.18
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$426.58
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$66.07
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$38.02
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$81.28
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$52.48