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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 October 2026.

How much does Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus cost?

$33.11

Typical negotiated rate. In New Mexico, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $33.11 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $31.62 from a physician practice, and about $186 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$31.62$21.38 to $48.98
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$186$63.10 to $245

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $186 · 10th to 90th $32 to $339Professionalmedian $32 · 10th to 90th $20 to $69
$20$50$100$200facility $186professional $32

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
$26.30
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$114.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$45.71
BCBS New Mexico
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$346.74
BCBS New Mexico
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$33.11
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$22.91
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$87.10
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$56.23
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$69.18
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$87.10
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$31.62
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$21.38

Where New Mexico 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.

New Mexico· 38th of 51

$33.11

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.