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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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $51 · 10th–90th $35$2450%20%10th90th$51Professionalmedian $35 · 10th–90th $21$430%20%40%10th90th$35$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
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$158.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$41.69
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$263.03
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$33.88
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$57.54
Community Health Options
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$41.69
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$158.49
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$46.77
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$120.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$61.66