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Tuberculosis Genetic Test

Maryland rates for HCPCS 87555

Looks for the genetic material of the bacterium that causes tuberculosis in a sample such as coughed-up phlegm, using a matching probe that binds that material directly rather than a step that copies it first. Because the organism grows very slowly in the laboratory, reading its genetic material shortens the wait from weeks to a much shorter turnaround, which matters for starting treatment and limiting spread.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $11 · 10th–90th $11$2190%50%90th$11Professionalmedian $20 · 10th–90th $12$780%20%10th90th$20$0.5$2.0$10.0$50.0$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$218.78
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$218.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$77.62
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$23.99
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$46.77
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$40.74
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$20.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$23.44
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$21.38