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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

Alabama 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 $41 · 10th–90th $35$710%20%10th90th$41Professionalmedian $33 · 10th–90th $21$630%20%10th90th$33$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K

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
$35.48
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$134.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$63.10
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$17.38
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$60.26
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$29.51
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$112.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$199.53
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$44.67
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$48.98