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Staph Aureus Genetic Detection Test

New Jersey 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 $78 · 10th–90th $35$4790%10%20%10th90th$78Professionalmedian $30 · 10th–90th $21$540%20%10th90th$30$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K$100.0K

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
$44.67
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$251.19
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$53.70
AmeriHealth
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$26.92
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$83.18
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$66.07
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$10,471.29
Typical High
$23,988.33
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$75.86
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$50.12