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Staph Aureus Genetic Detection Test

Louisiana 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 $48 · 10th–90th $35$1290%10%10th90th$48Professionalmedian $42 · 10th–90th $21$710%10%20%10th90th$42$5.0$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
$37.15
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$128.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$125.89
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$17.38
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$117.49
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$58.88
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$218.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$74.13
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$43.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$63.10