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Tuberculosis Genetic Test

Maine 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 October 2026.

How much does Tuberculosis Genetic Test cost?

$21.88

Typical negotiated rate. In Maine, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $21.88 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $13.80 to $32.36.

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.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $35 · 10th to 90th $26 to $178Professionalmedian $16 · 10th to 90th $11 to $30
$10$20$50$100$200facility $35professional $16

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$21.88
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$177.83
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$17.38
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$61.66
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$30.20
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$47.86
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$21.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$47.86

Where Maine sits

The same service costs 5.4 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. 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.

Maine· 37th of 51

$21.88

AK $60.26AL $11.22

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.