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Virus Identification By Tissue Culture

North Dakota 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 $25 · 10th–90th $18$470%20%40%10th90th$25Professionalmedian $38 · 10th–90th $18$590%10%10th90th$38$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0

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
$18.20
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$46.77
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$77.62
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$58.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$38.02
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$125.89
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$44.67
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$42.66