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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 October 2026.

How much does Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus cost?

$28.18

Typical negotiated rate. In Florida, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $28.18 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $24.55 from a physician practice, and about $64.57 from a hospital or other facility.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$24.55$20.89 to $35.48
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$64.57$35.48 to $64.57

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $65 · 10th to 90th $31 to $65Professionalmedian $25 · 10th to 90th $15 to $55
$5$10$20$50$100facility $65professional $25

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$81.28
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$46.77
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$16.22
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$4.90
Median
$5.50
Typical High
$6.46
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$35.48
AvMed
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$42.66
AvMed
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$42.66
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$70.79
Florida Blue
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$64.57
Florida Blue
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$41.69
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$4.68
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$30.90
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$60.26
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$35.48

Where Florida sits

The same service costs 3.0 times more in Alaska than in Maryland. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Florida· 47th of 51

$28.18

AK $79.43MD $26.30

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.