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Staph Aureus Genetic Detection Test

Utah 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 $513 · 10th–90th $35$5750%20%10th90th$513Professionalmedian $35 · 10th–90th $21$470%20%10th90th$35$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
$70.79
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$575.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$41.69
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$70.79
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$158.49
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$42.66
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$24.55
U of Utah Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$48.98