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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

New York 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 $74 · 10th–90th $30$1230%20%10th90th$74Professionalmedian $30 · 10th–90th $17$790%10%20%10th90th$30$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

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
$29.51
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$123.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$60.26
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$91.20
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$91.20
CDPHP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
CDPHP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$380.19
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$181.97
Emblem Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$89.13
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$66.07
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$32.36
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$57.54
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$158.49
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$257.04
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$77.62
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$89.13
Univera
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$85.11
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$109.65