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Hepatitis B Virus DNA Detection

Iowa 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?

$52.48

Typical negotiated rate. In Iowa, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $52.48 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $43.65 to $66.07.

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 $34 · 10th to 90th $25 to $138Professionalmedian $52 · 10th to 90th $32 to $66
$50.0$100.0facility $34professional $52

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
$52.48
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$66.07
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$138.04
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$50.12
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$24.55
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$24.55

Where Iowa 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.

Iowa $52.48 · 6th 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.