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Virus Identification By Tissue Culture

New Hampshire 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 $91 · 10th–90th $36$1820%10%20%10th90th$91Professionalmedian $35 · 10th–90th $17$950%10%10th90th$35$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
$36.31
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$190.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$117.49
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$151.36
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$50.12
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$181.97
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$75.86
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$93.33
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$75.86