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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 October 2026.

How much does Molecular Test For An Infectious Agent cost?

$34.67

Typical negotiated rate. In Maine, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $34.67 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $21.88 to $53.70.

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 $56 · 10th to 90th $42 to $355Professionalmedian $26 · 10th to 90th $17 to $60
$20$50$100$200$500facility $56professional $26

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$380.19
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$27.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$64.57
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$102.33
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$102.33

Where Maine sits

The same service costs 3.3 times more in Alaska than in Delaware. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Maine· 44th of 51

$34.67

AK $95.50DE $28.84

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.