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Staph Aureus Genetic Detection Test

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 87640

This laboratory test detects genetic material from a common bacterium that can cause skin infections, pneumonia, and bloodstream infections, using a technique that amplifies tiny amounts of its genetic material to make it detectable. It is faster than growing the organism in a culture and is often used to quickly identify this particular bacterium in a sample. It does not, by itself, indicate whether the bacterium is resistant to common antibiotics.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $65 · 10th–90th $31$1740%10%20%10th90th$65Professionalmedian $33 · 10th–90th $19$690%20%40%10th90th$33$0.1$0.5$5.0$50.0$500.0$5.0K$50.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$186.21
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$60.26
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$162.18
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$85.11
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$63.10