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Molecular Test For An Infectious Agent

Maryland 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 $18 · 10th–90th $18$320%50%90th$18Professionalmedian $35 · 10th–90th $21$1100%20%10th90th$35$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$109.65
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$38.02
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$85.11
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$64.57
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$32.36
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$38.90
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$41.69