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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

Louisiana 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 $56 · 10th–90th $37$1780%10%10th90th$56Professionalmedian $43 · 10th–90th $21$710%10%20%10th90th$43$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
$37.15
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$199.53
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$125.89
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$14.79
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$128.82
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$58.88
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$218.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$74.13
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$43.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$66.07