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Virus Identification By Tissue Culture

Vermont 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 $204 · 10th–90th $9$4680%10%20%10th90th$204Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $23$460%50%10th$46$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$524.81
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$32.36
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$43.65
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$44.67
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$26.30
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$20.89
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$9.12
Typical High
$9.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$70.79