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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 October 2026.

How much does Hepatitis B Virus DNA Detection cost?

$31.62

Typical negotiated rate. In California, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $31.62 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $18.20 to $42.66.

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 3 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $25 · 10th to 90th $14 to $52Professionalmedian $40 · 10th to 90th $32 to $43
$20$50$100$200$500$1Kfacility $25professional $40

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). 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
None
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$39.81
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$1,737.80
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$52.48
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$42.66

Where California sits

The same service costs 4.3 times more in Missouri than in Alaska. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

California· 22nd of 50

$31.62

MO $77.62AK $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.