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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 87529

A laboratory test that detects genetic material from herpes simplex virus, using a technique that amplifies small amounts of viral genetic material so the test can find even a low level of the virus. A sample is typically collected by swabbing an active sore or blister, or occasionally from another affected site. This approach can identify an active herpes infection more sensitively than older culture-based methods.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $87 · 10th–90th $33$2820%5%10%10th90th$87Professionalmedian $33 · 10th–90th $21$1000%10%20%10th90th$33$0.1$0.5$5.0$50.0$500.0$5.0K$50.0K

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
$33.11
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$302.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$107.15
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$162.18
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$77.62
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$85.11
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$50.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$95.50