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Genetic Test for Herpes Simplex Virus

West Virginia 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 $245 · 10th–90th $59$4790%5%10%10th90th$245Professionalmedian $29 · 10th–90th $23$410%20%10th90th$29$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
$58.88
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$478.63
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$40.74
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$47.86
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$57.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$104.71
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$234.42
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$354.81
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$40.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$48.98