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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

California 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 $102 · 10th–90th $32$2820%10%10th90th$102Professionalmedian $41 · 10th–90th $24$1950%10%20%10th90th$41$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$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
$30.90
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$295.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$194.98
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$17.38
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$177.83
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$102.33
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$489.78
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$100.00
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$128.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$114.82
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$47.86
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$69.18
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$204.17
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$323.59
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$41.69
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$107.15
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$100.00
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$123.03
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$371.54
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$48.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$87.10