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Tuberculosis Bacteria Gene Detection Test

Maryland 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 July 2026.

How much does Tuberculosis Bacteria Gene Detection Test cost?

$30.90

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $30.90 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $29.51 to $52.48.

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 $302 · 10th to 90th $17 to $389Professionalmedian $31 · 10th to 90th $21 to $138
$0.5$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0facility $302professional $31

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$389.05
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$162.18
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$37.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$74.13
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$64.57
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$134.90
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$37.15
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67

Where Maryland sits

The same service costs 3.3 times more in Alaska than in Delaware. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Maryland $30.90 · 49th of 51
AK $93.33DE $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.