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Staph Aureus Genetic Detection Test

Maryland 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 $42 · 10th–90th $26$3550%20%10th90th$42Professionalmedian $26 · 10th–90th $19$510%10%20%10th90th$26$0.5$2.0$10.0$50.0$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
$25.70
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$354.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$57.54
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$34.67
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$69.18
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$120.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$32.36
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67