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Infection Test Based On Enzyme Activity

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 87905

A laboratory test that detects an infection indirectly, by measuring an enzyme the organism releases rather than looking for the organism itself. A common example is a swab of vaginal fluid tested for an enzyme produced by the bacteria involved in bacterial vaginosis. It gives a quick result that supports a diagnosis alongside the clinical examination.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Infection Test Based On Enzyme Activity cost?

$9.77

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $9.77 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $8.71 to $13.49.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $20 · 10th to 90th $9 to $47Professionalmedian $10 · 10th to 90th $7 to $21
$10$20$50$100facility $20professional $10

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$9.12
Typical High
$9.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$9.12
Typical High
$13.49
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$17.38
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$46.77
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$91.20
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$25.70
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$5.13
Median
$7.59
Typical High
$14.79

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.1 times more in Alaska than in Florida. 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.

Washington, DC· 46th of 51

$9.77

AK $27.54FL $8.91

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.