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Viral Culture Identification

Maine 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 $48 · 10th–90th $34$3160%20%10th90th$48Professionalmedian $34 · 10th–90th $19$410%20%10th90th$34$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K$100.0K

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
$33.88
Typical High
$151.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$40.74
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$338.84
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$43.65
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$77.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$48.98
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$40.74
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$295.12
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$40.74
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$104.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$69.18