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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 October 2026.

How much does Virus Identification By Tissue Culture cost?

$20.89

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $20.89 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $18.62 to $36.31.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $44 · 10th to 90th $19 to $100Professionalmedian $21 · 10th to 90th $16 to $45
$10$20$50$100facility $44professional $21

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$19.50
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$19.50
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$36.31
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$100.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$194.98
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$54.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$44.67

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 6.0 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC· 44th of 51

$20.89

AK $66.07AL $10.96

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.