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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

Illinois 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 $74 · 10th–90th $35$1950%5%10%10th90th$74Professionalmedian $29 · 10th–90th $3$710%10%10th90th$29$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
$74.13
Typical High
$194.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$70.79
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$52.48
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$363.08
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$26.92
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$72.44
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$223.87
Hally Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$70.79
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$95.50