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Molecular Test For An Infectious Agent

Alabama 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 $48 · 10th–90th $37$650%20%10th90th$48Professionalmedian $35 · 10th–90th $26$490%20%10th90th$35$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K

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
$42.66
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$66.07
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$48.98
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$60.26
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$56.23
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$134.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$245.47
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$54.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$60.26