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Staph Aureus Genetic Detection Test

Wisconsin 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 $95 · 10th–90th $42$2340%10%10th90th$95Professionalmedian $42 · 10th–90th $17$1380%10%10th90th$42$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
$52.48
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$218.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$114.82
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$95.50
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$144.54
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$47.86
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$38.90
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$109.65
DeanCare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$281.84
DeanCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$234.42
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$380.19
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$134.90
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$85.11
Network Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$100.00
Network Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$100.00
Prevea360
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$104.71
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$120.23
Quartz
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$309.03
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$74.13
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$190.55
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$120.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$100.00