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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

Connecticut 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 $63 · 10th–90th $35$1480%10%10th90th$63Professionalmedian $39 · 10th–90th $23$1290%10%10th90th$39$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

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
$64.57
Typical High
$177.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$194.98
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$95.50
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$109.65
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$81.28
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$75.86
Health New England
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$309.03
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$61.66