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Virus Identification By Tissue Culture

Washington, DC 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 $44 · 10th–90th $19$1820%20%10th90th$44Professionalmedian $19 · 10th–90th $19$910%50%90th$19$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

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
$19.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$181.97
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$19.50
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$288.40
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$100.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$204.17
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$44.67