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Hepatitis B Viral Load Test

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 87517

A blood sample is tested to measure the amount of hepatitis B virus genetic material present, giving a quantitative viral load result rather than simply detecting whether the virus is present. This is used to monitor the course of a hepatitis B infection and how well it is responding to treatment over time.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Hepatitis B Viral Load Test cost?

$34.67

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $34.67 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $30.90 to $39.81.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $78 · 10th to 90th $32 to $135Professionalmedian $34 · 10th to 90th $20 to $63
$20$50$100$200facility $78professional $34

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
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$104.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$32.36
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$316.23
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$89.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$47.86

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 4.5 times more in Kansas than in Maryland. 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.

Washington, DC· 46th of 51

$34.67

KS $145MD $32.36

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.