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Herpes Virus Viral Load Test

Maryland rates for HCPCS 87530

This laboratory test measures the amount of herpes simplex virus genetic material present in a patient sample, giving a numeric viral load rather than just a positive or negative result. It's used to track how active an infection is or to monitor how well treatment is working, particularly in people with severe or recurrent outbreaks or a weakened immune system. The test uses a gene-based amplification method for high sensitivity.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Herpes Virus Viral Load Test cost?

$32.36

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $32.36 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $30.90 to $39.81.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $18 · 10th to 90th $18 to $229Professionalmedian $32 · 10th to 90th $21 to $110
$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0facility $18professional $32

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$109.65
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$38.02
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$85.11
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$64.57
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$229.09
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$38.90
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$41.69

Where Maryland sits

The same service costs 3.0 times more in Alaska than in Washington, DC. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Maryland $32.36 · 50th of 51
AK $95.50DC $32.36

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.