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Virus Identification By Tissue Culture

North Carolina 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 $32 · 10th–90th $21$2040%10%20%10th90th$32Professionalmedian $23 · 10th–90th $18$350%20%10th90th$23$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

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
$20.89
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$204.17
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$34.67
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$18.20
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$69.18
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$23.44
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$39.81
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$102.33
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$33.88
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$34.67
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$125.89