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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

North Carolina 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 $110 · 10th–90th $30$2340%5%10%10th90th$110Professionalmedian $39 · 10th–90th $25$1000%10%20%10th90th$39$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
$30.20
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$234.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$100.00
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.55
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$48.98
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$104.71
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$77.62
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$158.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$58.88
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$48.98
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$85.11
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$38.02
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$61.66
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$54.95
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$204.17
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$323.59