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Chlamydia Molecular Test

Alaska rates for HCPCS 87491

This laboratory test detects the genetic material of the bacteria that causes chlamydia, a common sexually transmitted infection, using a highly sensitive DNA-based method. It can be performed on a urine sample or a swab, depending on how it is collected.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Chlamydia Molecular Test cost?

$81.28

Typical negotiated rate. In Alaska, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $81.28 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $79.43 from a physician practice, and about $117 from a hospital or other facility.

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.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$79.43$45.71 to $89.13
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$117$70.79 to $195

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $117 · 10th to 90th $41 to $355Professionalmedian $79 · 10th to 90th $35 to $117
$20$50$100$200$500facility $117professional $79

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$407.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$251.19
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$56.23
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$354.81
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$117.49
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$223.87
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$169.82
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$56.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$104.71

Where Alaska sits

The same service costs 4.3 times more in Minnesota than in Maryland. 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.

Alaska· 3rd of 51

$81.28

MN $112MD $26.30

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.