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Tuberculosis Bacteria Gene Detection Test

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 87556

This laboratory test uses a gene-based amplification technique to detect the bacteria that cause tuberculosis directly in a patient sample, such as sputum coughed up from the lungs. Amplifying the genetic material makes the test more sensitive than older methods, allowing detection even when only a small amount of bacteria is present. It helps confirm a tuberculosis infection more quickly than waiting for a culture to grow.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Tuberculosis Bacteria Gene Detection Test cost?

$33.11

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $33.11 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $30.20 to $44.67.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $76 · 10th to 90th $31 to $132Professionalmedian $32 · 10th to 90th $20 to $59
$20$50$100$200facility $76professional $32

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
$30.90
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$102.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$30.90
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$48.98
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$158.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$309.03
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$87.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$50.12

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.3 times more in Alaska than in Florida. 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.

Washington, DC· 45th of 51

$33.11

AK $93.33FL $28.18

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.