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Virus Identification By Tissue Culture

California 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 $76 · 10th–90th $18$2510%5%10%10th90th$76Professionalmedian $30 · 10th–90th $17$980%10%10th90th$30$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

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
$14.13
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$295.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$173.78
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$18.20
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$131.83
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$72.44
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$363.08
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$95.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$66.07
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$41.69
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$58.88
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$125.89
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$31.62
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$74.13
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$66.07
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$91.20
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$44.67
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$38.90
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$54.95