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Genetic Test for a Respiratory Bacterium

Texas 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 $81 · 10th–90th $32$2190%5%10th90th$81Professionalmedian $26 · 10th–90th $15$500%10%10th90th$26$2.0$10.0$50.0$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
$27.54
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$257.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$52.48
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$17.38
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$208.93
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$47.86
Baylor Scott & White
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$234.42
Baylor Scott & White
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$79.43
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$35.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$186.21
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$74.13
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$309.03
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$87.10
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$52.48
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$35.48
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$74.13
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$120.23
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$41.69
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$48.98
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$47.86