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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 October 2026.

How much does Staph Aureus Genetic Detection Test cost?

$26.30

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $26.30 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $25.12 to $33.11.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $26 · 10th to 90th $26 to $42Professionalmedian $26 · 10th to 90th $19 to $41
$20$50$100facility $26professional $26

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$41.69
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$35.48
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$34.67
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$102.33
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$32.36
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67

Where Maryland sits

The same service costs 3.0 times more in Alaska than in Maryland. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Maryland· 51st of 51

$26.30

AK $79.43MD $26.30

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.