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Molecular Strep Throat Test

Hawaii rates for HCPCS 87651

This laboratory test detects the genetic material of group A streptococcus bacteria, the germ that causes strep throat, using a rapid DNA-based method. It gives a more sensitive result than a traditional rapid antigen test and is typically run on a throat swab.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Molecular Strep Throat Test cost?

$38.90

Typical negotiated rate. In Hawaii, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $38.90 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $24.55 to $64.57.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $48 · 10th to 90th $29 to $288Professionalmedian $39 · 10th to 90th $23 to $85
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0facility $48professional $39

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$288.40
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$41.69
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$28.18
HMSA
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$87.10
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$52.48
University Health Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$91.20

Where Hawaii sits

The same service costs 4.0 times more in West Virginia than in Vermont. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Hawaii $38.90 · 42nd of 51
WV $105VT $26.30

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.