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Staph Aureus Genetic Detection Test

Vermont 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 $59 · 10th–90th $40$4470%20%10th90th$59Professionalmedian $25 · 10th–90th $19$460%20%10th90th$25$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$45.71
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$467.74
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$46.77
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$58.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$72.44
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$47.86
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$95.50