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Molecular Test For An Infectious Agent

Hawaii 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?

$74.13

Typical negotiated rate. In Hawaii, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $74.13 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $53.70 to $95.50.

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.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $43 · 10th to 90th $35 to $51Professionalmedian $78 · 10th to 90th $50 to $107
$20.0$50.0$100.0facility $43professional $78

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. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$51.29
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$66.07
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$51.29
HMSA
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$104.71
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$64.57
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$64.57
University Health Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$109.65

Where Hawaii 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.

Hawaii $74.13 · 4th 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.