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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

Iowa 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 $85 · 10th–90th $35$3800%5%10%10th90th$85Professionalmedian $50 · 10th–90th $23$2090%10%10th90th$50$5.0$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
$93.33
Typical High
$380.19
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$208.93
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$51.29
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$83.18
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$158.49
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$128.82
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$323.59
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$46.77
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$77.62
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$100.00
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48