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Virus Identification By Tissue Culture

Arkansas rates for HCPCS 87252

A laboratory test that attempts to grow a virus from a patient sample in a cell (tissue) culture, then examines the culture for changes caused by viral growth to help identify what virus is present. It is a traditional method of confirming a viral infection when other faster tests may not provide enough detail.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $41 · 10th–90th $30$850%20%10th90th$41Professionalmedian $21 · 10th–90th $18$550%20%40%10th90th$21$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0

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
$40.74
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$173.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$54.95
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$26.30
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$40.74
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$43.65
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$69.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$40.74
Qualchoice
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$30.20
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$30.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$43.65