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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

New Hampshire 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 $95 · 10th–90th $37$2750%5%10%10th90th$95Professionalmedian $35 · 10th–90th $23$760%20%10th90th$35$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
$29.51
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$288.40
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$117.49
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$204.17
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$33.11
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$245.47
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$102.33
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$67.61
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$43.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$131.83