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Genetic Test for a Specific Bacterium

Louisiana rates for HCPCS 87563

A laboratory test that looks for the genetic material of one specific type of bacterium, using a technique that amplifies small amounts of genetic material so even a low level of the organism can be detected. A sample is collected from the site suspected of infection, such as urine, a swab, or another bodily specimen. Results help confirm or rule out infection by this particular organism.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Genetic Test for a Specific Bacterium cost?

$42.66

Typical negotiated rate. In Louisiana, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $42.66 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $38.90 from a physician practice, and about $47.86 from a hospital or other facility. The two figures are alternatives, not parts of one bill.

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.

Where it's billed changes the price

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$38.90$35.48 to $44.67
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$47.86$41.69 to $91.20

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $48 · 10th to 90th $35 to $126Professionalmedian $39 · 10th to 90th $21 to $71
$20$50$100$200facility $48professional $39

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
$37.15
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$128.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$128.82
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$17.38
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$109.65
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$42.66
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$35.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$269.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$48.98

Where Louisiana sits

The same service costs 3.7 times more in West Virginia than in Rhode Island. 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.

Louisiana· 8th of 51

$42.66

WV $97.72RI $26.30

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.