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Staph Aureus Genetic Detection Test

Connecticut 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 $63 · 10th–90th $35$1200%10%20%10th90th$63Professionalmedian $32 · 10th–90th $23$1070%10%10th90th$32$10.0$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
$35.48
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$104.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$107.15
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$95.50
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$91.20
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$81.28
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$66.07
Health New England
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$199.53
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$60.26