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Staph Aureus Genetic Detection Test

Kentucky 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 $44 · 10th–90th $29$850%10%20%10th90th$44Professionalmedian $30 · 10th–90th $17$520%10%20%10th90th$30$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
$28.84
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$85.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$53.70
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$17.38
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$37.15
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$37.15
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$66.07
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$56.23
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$169.82
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$120.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$48.98