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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

Texas 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 $123 · 10th–90th $31$3630%5%10th90th$123Professionalmedian $26 · 10th–90th $6$490%10%10th90th$26$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K

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
$26.92
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$426.58
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$48.98
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$57.54
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$204.17
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$47.86
Baylor Scott & White
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$251.19
Baylor Scott & White
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$69.18
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$37.15
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$190.55
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$74.13
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
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$87.10
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$52.48
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$35.48
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$123.03
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$41.69
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$48.98
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$47.86