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Virus Identification By Tissue Culture

Louisiana 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 $36 · 10th–90th $26$1070%10%10th90th$36Professionalmedian $29 · 10th–90th $15$360%10%20%10th90th$29$5.0$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
$27.54
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$134.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$35.48
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$97.72
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$50.12
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$30.20
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$32.36
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$36.31