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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 October 2026.

How much does Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus cost?

$51.29

Typical negotiated rate. In Nebraska, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $51.29 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $27.54 from a physician practice, and about $83.18 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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$27.54$20.89 to $69.18
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$83.18$51.29 to $138

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $83 · 10th to 90th $34 to $234Professionalmedian $28 · 10th to 90th $21 to $141
$20$50$100$200facility $83professional $28

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). 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
$77.62
Typical High
$83.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$60.26
BCBS Nebraska
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$257.04
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$281.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$83.18
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$239.88
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$323.59
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$64.57
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$64.57
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$20.89
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$141.25

Where Nebraska 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.

Nebraska· 8th of 51

$51.29

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.