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Genetic Test for a Respiratory Bacterium

West Virginia 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 $52 · 10th–90th $29$790%10%20%10th90th$52Professionalmedian $29 · 10th–90th $23$420%20%10th90th$29$20.0$50.0$100.0$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
$28.84
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$79.43
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$40.74
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$47.86
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$57.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$104.71
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$234.42
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$213.80
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$40.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$48.98