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Molecular Strep Throat Test

Iowa 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.

Facilitymedian $89 · 10th–90th $35$1620%5%10%10th90th$89Professionalmedian $52 · 10th–90th $27$1450%5%10th90th$52$5.0$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
$41.69
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$165.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$144.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$75.86
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$83.18
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$114.82
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$123.03
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$288.40
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$41.69
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$61.66
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$81.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$102.33
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48