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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

Tennessee 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 $65 · 10th–90th $26$1620%5%10%10th90th$65Professionalmedian $31 · 10th–90th $23$540%20%10th90th$31$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
$26.30
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$162.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$52.48
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$93.33
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$47.86
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$144.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$63.10
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$204.17
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$323.59
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$40.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$79.43