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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

New Jersey 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 $100 · 10th–90th $35$3470%10%10th90th$100Professionalmedian $31 · 10th–90th $23$490%20%10th90th$31$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K

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
$35.48
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$245.47
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$45.71
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$17.38
AmeriHealth
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$6,456.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$85.11
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$66.07
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$10,471.29
Typical High
$23,988.33
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$51.29