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Virus Identification By Tissue Culture

Idaho 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 $49 · 10th–90th $26$1150%10%20%10th90th$49Professionalmedian $30 · 10th–90th $18$600%10%10th90th$30$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
$47.86
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$125.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$60.26
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$93.33
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$35.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$102.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$38.02
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$33.88
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$31.62
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$93.33
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$27.54
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$40.74
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$26.30
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$36.31