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Molecular Test For An Infectious Agent

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 87487

A test that searches a sample taken from the patient for the genetic material of a particular organism, rather than relying on it growing in a culture. It is used to confirm whether that organism is behind an infection.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $74 · 10th–90th $39$2040%10%10th90th$74Professionalmedian $40 · 10th–90th $25$980%20%10th90th$40$0.1$0.5$5.0$50.0$500.0$5.0K$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
$35.48
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$204.17
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$100.00
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$194.98
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$95.50
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$199.53
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$104.71
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$61.66
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$70.79