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Molecular Test For An Infectious Agent

Maine 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 $69 · 10th–90th $43$3980%20%40%10th90th$69Professionalmedian $43 · 10th–90th $26$510%50%10th90th$43$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$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
$42.66
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$190.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$42.66
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$436.52
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$54.95
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$64.57
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$51.29
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$190.55
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$47.86
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$87.10