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Molecular Test For An Infectious Agent

Alaska 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 $117 · 10th–90th $43$3090%20%10th90th$117Professionalmedian $95 · 10th–90th $41$1450%20%10th90th$95$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$501.19
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$281.84
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$67.61
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$144.54
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$138.04
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$275.42
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$95.50
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$204.17
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$67.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$186.21