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Virus Identification By Tissue Culture

Kentucky 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 $34 · 10th–90th $21$2040%10%10th90th$34Professionalmedian $21 · 10th–90th $13$390%10%20%10th90th$21$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
$21.38
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$288.40
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$38.90
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$27.54
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$36.31
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$36.31
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$52.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$61.66
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$173.78
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$36.31