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Virus Identification By Tissue Culture

Mississippi 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 $43 · 10th–90th $22$1740%10%10th90th$43Professionalmedian $28 · 10th–90th $19$520%10%20%10th90th$28$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
$20.42
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$173.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$52.48
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$13.18
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$42.66
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$37.15
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$52.48
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$53.70