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Genetic Test for a Respiratory Bacterium

Washington 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 $56 · 10th–90th $35$1320%10%20%10th90th$56Professionalmedian $35 · 10th–90th $23$720%10%10th90th$35$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
$79.43
Typical High
$199.53
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$56.23
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$95.50
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$45.71
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$112.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$50.12
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$109.65
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$107.15
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$75.86
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
$31.62
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$48.98
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$109.65
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$41.69
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$95.50
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$41.69
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$41.69
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$63.10