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Merkel Cell Virus Capsid Antibody Test

Maryland rates for HCPCS 0059U

Used in connection with Merkel cell carcinoma, a skin cancer linked to Merkel cell polyomavirus. It looks in blood serum for the antibody response to the virus's VP1 capsid protein — the coat around the virus — and reports simply whether it is present.

Rates data updated June 2026.

Facilitymedian $170 · 10th–90th $135$3550%20%10th90th$170Professionalmedian $263 · 10th–90th $195$3240%20%10th90th$263$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$316.23
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$263.03
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$416.87
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$467.74
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$489.78
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$354.81
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$346.74
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$489.78