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Virus Identification By Tissue Culture

Tennessee 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 $85 · 10th–90th $20$1740%10%10th90th$85Professionalmedian $20 · 10th–90th $19$350%20%10th90th$20$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
$20.42
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$173.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$30.20
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$13.18
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$107.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$39.81
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$125.89
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$26.30
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$36.31