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Viral Culture Identification

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 87255

This is a laboratory test that attempts to grow a virus from a patient sample in living cells, then identifies it using methods other than watching for the visible changes it causes to those cells. It is one way to confirm a viral infection, though it has largely been supplemented by faster molecular tests in many settings.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $56 · 10th–90th $34$1020%10%10th90th$56Professionalmedian $30 · 10th–90th $23$390%50%10th90th$30$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
$33.88
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$107.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$35.48
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$91.20
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$52.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$134.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$52.48
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$50.12
Health New England
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$43.65
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$33.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$58.88