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Staph Aureus Genetic Detection Test

Minnesota 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 $91 · 10th–90th $35$2570%10%20%10th90th$91Professionalmedian $35 · 10th–90th $28$510%20%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
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$35.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$58.88
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$77.62
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$323.59
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$70.79
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$257.04
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$66.07
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$165.96
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$218.78
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$120.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$77.62