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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

Montana 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 $69 · 10th–90th $44$3470%20%10th90th$69Professionalmedian $41 · 10th–90th $25$1000%20%10th90th$41$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K$50.0K

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
$52.48
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$363.08
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$100.00
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$77,624.71
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$46.77
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$199.53
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$51.29
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$109.65
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$109.65
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$199.53
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$56.23
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$48.98