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Hepatitis B Virus DNA Detection

California rates for HCPCS 87515

A laboratory test that looks directly for the genetic material of the hepatitis B virus in a sample. A positive result means the virus itself is present, not simply that the body has made antibodies against it in the past.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Hepatitis B Virus DNA Detection cost?

$40.74

Typical negotiated rate. In California, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $40.74 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $18.20 to $95.50.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $47 · 10th to 90th $18 to $138Professionalmedian $40 · 10th to 90th $32 to $398
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0Kfacility $47professional $40

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$39.81
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$1,698.24
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$138.04
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$44.67
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$42.66

Where California sits

The same service costs 7.6 times more in Massachusetts than in Virginia. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

California $40.74 · 8th of 50
MA $138VA $18.20

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.