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Virus Identification By Tissue Culture

Arizona 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 $54 · 10th–90th $22$1120%10%10th90th$54Professionalmedian $21 · 10th–90th $15$1050%20%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
$30.90
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$112.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$173.78
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$123.03
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$107.15
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$85.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$39.81
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$125.89
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$21.38
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$31.62
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$35.48