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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

Wisconsin 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 $214 · 10th–90th $42$3550%10%10th90th$214Professionalmedian $71 · 10th–90th $17$2510%5%10%10th90th$71$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$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
$63.10
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$380.19
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$295.12
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$95.50
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$144.54
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$47.86
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$38.90
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$109.65
DeanCare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$281.84
DeanCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$234.42
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$295.12
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$295.12
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$85.11
Network Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$100.00
Network Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$100.00
Prevea360
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$104.71
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$147.91
Quartz
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$204.17
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$323.59
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$138.04
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$213.80
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$85.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$173.78