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Staph Aureus Genetic Detection Test

South 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 $87 · 10th–90th $28$1660%10%10th90th$87Professionalmedian $30 · 10th–90th $26$630%10%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
$27.54
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$165.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$48.98
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$35.48
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$257.04
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$199.53
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$44.67
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$74.13
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$41.69
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$54.95