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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

North Dakota 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 October 2026.

How much does Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus cost?

$53.70

Typical negotiated rate. In North Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $53.70 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $52.48 from a physician practice, and about $69.18 from a hospital or other facility.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$52.48$39.81 to $60.26
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$69.18$24.55 to $151

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $69 · 10th to 90th $25 to $186Professionalmedian $52 · 10th to 90th $25 to $71
$20$50$100$200facility $69professional $52

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$66.07
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$52.48
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$251.19
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$70.79
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
22 · Increased work
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$85.11
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$14.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$63.10
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$114.82
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$60.26
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$60.26

Where North Dakota sits

The same service costs 3.0 times more in Alaska than in Maryland. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

North Dakota· 4th of 51

$53.70

AK $79.43MD $26.30

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.