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Molecular Test For An Infectious Agent

North Dakota 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?

$64.57

Typical negotiated rate. In North Dakota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $64.57 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $39.81 to $87.10.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $32 · 10th to 90th $30 to $78Professionalmedian $72 · 10th to 90th $30 to $98
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0facility $32professional $72

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
$30.20
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$128.82
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$61.66
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$77.62
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$85.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$72.44

Where North Dakota 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.

North Dakota $64.57 · 7th 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.