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Molecular Test For An Infectious Agent

Pennsylvania 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 $102 · 10th–90th $36$2510%10%20%10th90th$102Professionalmedian $35 · 10th–90th $32$1020%50%10th90th$35$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K$50.0K

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
$36.31
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$162.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$151.36
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$8,511.38
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$147.91
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$97.72
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$56.23
Geisinger
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$42.66
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$109.65
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$162.18
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$151.36
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$91.20
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$426.58
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$43.65
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$51.29
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$70.79