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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

Nebraska 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 $129 · 10th–90th $41$4270%10%20%10th90th$129Professionalmedian $51 · 10th–90th $21$2290%10%20%10th90th$51$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
$70.79
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$436.52
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$229.09
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$263.03
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$57.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$281.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$83.18
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$239.88
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$323.59
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$97.72