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Staph Aureus Genetic Detection Test

Arkansas 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 $55 · 10th–90th $40$760%20%10th90th$55Professionalmedian $42 · 10th–90th $23$660%10%10th90th$42$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

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
$47.86
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$75.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$66.07
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$35.48
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$54.95
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$43.65
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$48.98
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$35.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$93.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$61.66
Qualchoice
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$40.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$54.95