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Molecular Test For An Infectious Agent

Washington, DC 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 $72 · 10th–90th $32$2000%20%10th90th$72Professionalmedian $32 · 10th–90th $32$720%50%10th90th$32$0.1$0.2$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$199.53
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$446.68
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$194.98
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$87.10
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$51.29
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$40.74