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Staph Aureus Genetic Detection Test

Tennessee 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 $46 · 10th–90th $26$1510%10%10th90th$46Professionalmedian $28 · 10th–90th $23$480%20%10th90th$28$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
$27.54
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$151.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$41.69
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$17.38
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$47.86
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$144.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$66.07
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$309.03
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$40.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$54.95