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Virus Identification By Tissue Culture

Rhode Island 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 $78 · 10th–90th $31$1660%10%20%10th90th$78Professionalmedian $27 · 10th–90th $16$450%20%10th90th$27$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
$77.62
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$169.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$26.92
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$52.48
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$109.65
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$39.81
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$51.29
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$51.29