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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

Ohio 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 $78 · 10th–90th $33$2450%10%10th90th$78Professionalmedian $28 · 10th–90th $17$1150%20%10th90th$28$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
$33.88
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$257.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$234.42
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$35.48
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$64.57
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$47.86
Aultcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$23.99
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$48.98
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$47.86
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$144.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$87.10
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$251.19
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$83.18
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$38.02
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$81.28
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$95.50