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Virus Identification By Tissue Culture

Minnesota 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 $71 · 10th–90th $26$1950%10%20%10th90th$71Professionalmedian $26 · 10th–90th $21$380%20%10th90th$26$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
$24.55
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$24.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$35.48
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$77.62
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$26.30
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$245.47
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$51.29
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$194.98
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$50.12
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$125.89
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$54.95
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$57.54