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Virus Identification By Tissue Culture

Iowa 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 $58 · 10th–90th $26$2140%10%10th90th$58Professionalmedian $35 · 10th–90th $17$1740%10%20%10th90th$35$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

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
$19.95
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$389.05
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$173.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$63.10
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$151.36
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$125.89
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$67.61
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$34.67
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$31.62
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$60.26
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$66.07
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$26.30