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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 October 2026.

How much does Molecular Test For An Infectious Agent cost?

$95.50

Typical negotiated rate. In Alaska, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $95.50 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $95.50 from a physician practice, and about $186 from a hospital or other facility.

Few insurers publish rates for this combination, so treat this figure as a rough guide.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$95.50$85.11 to $95.50
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$186$151 to $309

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $186 · 10th to 90th $145 to $501Professionalmedian $95 · 10th to 90th $32 to $145
$50$100$200$500facility $186professional $95

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$524.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$524.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$67.61
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$501.19
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$309.03
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$275.42
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$95.50
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$208.93
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$67.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$128.82

Where Alaska sits

The same service costs 3.3 times more in Alaska than in Delaware. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Alaska· 1st of 51

$95.50

AK $95.50DE $28.84

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.