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Tuberculosis Bacteria Gene Detection Test

Michigan 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?

$39.81

Typical negotiated rate. In Michigan, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $39.81 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $39.81 from a physician practice, and about $39.81 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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$39.81$30.90 to $46.77
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$39.81$39.81 to $54.95

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $40 · 10th to 90th $31 to $76Professionalmedian $40 · 10th to 90th $27 to $56
$10$20$50$100facility $40professional $40

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
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$61.66
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$30.90
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$12.30
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$41.69
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$20.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$8.13
Typical High
$8.51
BCBS Michigan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$77.62
BCBS Michigan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$30.90
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$56.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$63.10
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$125.89
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$30.90
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$12.30
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$64.57
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$19.95
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$7.94
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$57.54
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$50.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$48.98

Where Michigan 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.

Michigan· 28th of 51

$39.81

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.