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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

Kansas 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 $79 · 10th–90th $36$2570%10%10th90th$79Professionalmedian $35 · 10th–90th $23$500%10%10th90th$35$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
$37.15
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$275.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$50.12
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$33.88
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$75.86
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$46.77
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$79.43
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$85.11
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$91.20
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$323.59
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$50.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$56.23