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Genetic Test for a Respiratory Bacterium

Pennsylvania 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 $91 · 10th–90th $35$2040%10%10th90th$91Professionalmedian $35 · 10th–90th $26$870%20%10th90th$35$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K$50.0K

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
$30.90
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$199.53
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$229.09
AmeriHealth
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$776.25
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$8,511.38
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$27.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$120.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$79.43
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$45.71
Geisinger
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$89.13
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$151.36
Independence Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$371.54
Independence Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$158.49
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$87.10
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$575.44
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$74.13
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$288.40
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$41.69
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$57.54