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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

Pennsylvania 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 $132 · 10th–90th $37$2880%10%20%10th90th$132Professionalmedian $32 · 10th–90th $26$1020%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
$40.74
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$288.40
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$123.03
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$57.54
AmeriHealth
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$3,890.45
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$8,511.38
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$27.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$120.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$79.43
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$45.71
Geisinger
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$89.13
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$213.80
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$39.81
Independence Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$302.00
Independence Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$316.23
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$123.03
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$354.81
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$41.69
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$66.07