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Virus Identification By Tissue Culture

Maine 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 $38 · 10th–90th $26$2450%20%10th90th$38Professionalmedian $26 · 10th–90th $15$350%20%10th90th$26$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
$26.30
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$117.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$34.67
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$263.03
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$33.88
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$58.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$38.02
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$31.62
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$144.54
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$38.90
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$53.70