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Viral Culture Identification

Nebraska 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 $115 · 10th–90th $24$4070%5%10%10th90th$115Professionalmedian $28 · 10th–90th $20$2240%20%10th90th$28$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
$66.07
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$407.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$223.87
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$245.47
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$54.95
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$81.28
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$162.18
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$37.15
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$69.18
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$41.69
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$33.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$67.61