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Staph Aureus Genetic Detection Test

Maine 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?

$28.18

Typical negotiated rate. In Maine, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $28.18 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $20.89 from a physician practice, and about $43.65 from a hospital or other facility.

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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$20.89$17.38 to $35.48
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$43.65$33.88 to $51.29

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $44 · 10th to 90th $28 to $219Professionalmedian $21 · 10th to 90th $14 to $50
$20$50$100$200facility $44professional $21

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$28.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$48.98
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$234.42
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$22.91
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$79.43
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$52.48
Community Health Options
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$61.66
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$28.18
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$61.66

Where Maine 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.

Maine· 44th of 51

$28.18

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.