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Molecular Strep Throat Test

Maine 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 October 2026.

How much does Molecular Strep Throat Test cost?

$33.88

Typical negotiated rate. In Maine, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $33.88 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $28.18 from a physician practice, and about $43.65 from a hospital or other facility.

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.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$28.18$20.89 to $35.48
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$43.65$33.88 to $51.29

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $44 · 10th to 90th $28 to $209Professionalmedian $28 · 10th to 90th $17 to $51
$20$50$100$200facility $44professional $28

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$45.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$52.48
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$234.42
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$26.30
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$79.43
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$50.12
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$61.66
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$52.48
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$61.66

Where Maine sits

The same service costs 3.4 times more in Minnesota than in Maryland. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Maine· 43rd of 51

$33.88

MN $95.50MD $28.18

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.