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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

South Dakota 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 $174 · 10th–90th $66$8130%20%10th90th$174Professionalmedian $85 · 10th–90th $25$1860%10%20%10th90th$85$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
$114.82
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$812.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$186.21
Avera
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$52.48
Avera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$37.15
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$66.07
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$83.18
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$131.83
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$323.59
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$60.26
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48