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Virus Identification By Tissue Culture

Maryland 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 $200 · 10th–90th $14$4070%10%10th90th$200Professionalmedian $23 · 10th–90th $17$1020%10%20%10th90th$23$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
$14.45
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$407.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$102.33
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$34.67
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$33.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$64.57
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$50.12
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$19.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$24.55
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$38.90