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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

Kentucky 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 $66 · 10th–90th $29$3470%10%10th90th$66Professionalmedian $28 · 10th–90th $17$580%10%20%10th90th$28$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K

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
$28.84
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$346.74
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$58.88
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$35.48
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$37.15
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$48.98
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$66.07
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$56.23
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$234.42
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$43.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$48.98