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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

New Mexico 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 $105 · 10th–90th $42$3240%10%10th90th$105Professionalmedian $32 · 10th–90th $19$490%20%10th90th$32$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K$50.0K

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
$41.69
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$316.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$45.71
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$380.19
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$33.11
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$22.91
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$75.86
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$93.33
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$75.86
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$45.71