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Molecular Test For An Infectious Agent

Tennessee 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 $66 · 10th–90th $32$1820%10%10th90th$66Professionalmedian $34 · 10th–90th $28$620%20%10th90th$34$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

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
$32.36
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$181.97
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$51.29
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$58.88
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$177.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$77.62
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$204.17
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$371.54
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$48.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$60.26