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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

Maryland 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 $282 · 10th–90th $32$3890%20%10th90th$282Professionalmedian $29 · 10th–90th $20$690%20%10th90th$29$0.5$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0

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
$31.62
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$389.05
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$120.23
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$34.67
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$69.18
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$64.57
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$43.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$38.02
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67