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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

Florida 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 $76 · 10th–90th $25$3390%10%10th90th$76Professionalmedian $31 · 10th–90th $23$760%10%20%10th90th$31$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
$23.44
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$354.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$81.28
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$47.86
AvMed
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$41.69
AvMed
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$42.66
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$70.79
Florida Blue
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$64.57
Florida Blue
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$34.67
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.68
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$51.29
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$43.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$79.43
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$35.48