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Genetic Test for a Respiratory Bacterium

Oregon 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.

Facilitymedian $54 · 10th–90th $35$1450%20%10th90th$54Professionalmedian $32 · 10th–90th $23$560%10%20%10th90th$32$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K

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
$45.71
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$229.09
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$54.95
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$125.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$63.10
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$91.20
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$102.33
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$61.66
Pacific Source
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$70.79
Pacific Source
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$48.98
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$104.71
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$79.43
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$144.54
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$41.69
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$56.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$41.69