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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

Washington, DC 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.

Facilitymedian $245 · 10th–90th $62$6460%10%10th90th$245Professionalmedian $34 · 10th–90th $24$850%20%10th90th$34$0.1$0.2$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$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
$61.66
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$645.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$81.28
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$363.08
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$134.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$158.49
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$70.79
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$41.69
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$95.50