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Molecular Test For An Infectious Agent

California 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 $123 · 10th–90th $51$4680%10%10th90th$123Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $32$2820%10%10th90th$46$20.0$100.0$500.0$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
$74.13
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$489.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$281.84
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$213.80
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$114.82
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$588.84
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$100.00
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$177.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$141.25
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$57.54
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$81.28
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$204.17
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$371.54
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$42.66
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$128.82
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$120.23
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$151.36
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$575.44
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$48.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$95.50