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Staph Aureus Genetic Detection Test

North Carolina 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 $38 · 10th–90th $28$1070%20%10th90th$38Professionalmedian $30 · 10th–90th $23$490%20%10th90th$30$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

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
$28.18
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$107.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$48.98
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$9.55
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$104.71
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$47.86
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$158.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$58.88
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$48.98
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$81.28
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$28.18
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$660.69
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$66.07
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$48.98
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$309.03