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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

Colorado 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 $123 · 10th–90th $33$2570%10%10th90th$123Professionalmedian $28 · 10th–90th $21$600%10%20%10th90th$28$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
$32.36
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$478.63
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$60.26
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$177.83
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$40.74
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$91.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$64.57
Denver HMP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$72.44
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$204.17
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$74.13
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$48.98