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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 October 2026.

How much does Virus Identification By Tissue Culture cost?

$38.90

Typical negotiated rate. In North Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $38.90 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $24.55 to $44.67.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $18 · 10th to 90th $18 to $126Professionalmedian $39 · 10th to 90th $15 to $52
$10$20$50$100facility $18professional $39

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$162.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$34.67
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$52.48
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
22 · Increased work
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$63.10
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$6.76
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$10.47
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$46.77
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$125.89
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$44.67
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$44.67

Where North Dakota sits

The same service costs 6.0 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

North Dakota· 5th of 51

$38.90

AK $66.07AL $10.96

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.