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Virus Identification By Tissue Culture

West Virginia 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 $65 · 10th–90th $21$2570%20%10th90th$65Professionalmedian $21 · 10th–90th $16$320%20%40%10th90th$21$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
$21.38
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$257.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$24.55
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$31.62
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$77.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$173.78
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$134.90
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$19.50
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$30.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$36.31