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Molecular Test For An Infectious Agent

New Jersey 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 $95 · 10th–90th $49$5890%20%10th90th$95Professionalmedian $35 · 10th–90th $29$830%50%10th90th$35$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K

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
$54.95
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$309.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$194.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$102.33
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$69.18
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$10,471.29
Typical High
$23,988.33
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$42.66
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$87.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$61.66