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Molecular Test For An Infectious Agent

Delaware 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.

How much does Molecular Test For An Infectious Agent cost?

$33.11

Typical negotiated rate. In Delaware, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $33.11 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $28.84 to $48.98.

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 3 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $49 · 10th to 90th $49 to $49Professionalmedian $33 · 10th to 90th $29 to $129
$20.0$50.0$100.0facility $49professional $33

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. 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
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$48.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$128.82
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$27.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$79.43
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$64.57

Where Delaware sits

The same service costs 3.0 times more in Alaska than in Washington, DC. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Delaware $33.11 · 50th of 51
AK $95.50DC $32.36

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.