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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

Oregon 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 $68 · 10th–90th $35$1580%20%10th90th$68Professionalmedian $37 · 10th–90th $25$740%10%20%10th90th$37$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K

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
$53.70
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$239.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$125.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$63.10
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$91.20
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$66.07
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$61.66
Pacific Source
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$70.79
Pacific Source
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$70.79
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$104.71
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$79.43
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$138.04
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$41.69
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$48.98