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Herpes Virus Viral Load Test

North Dakota 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 October 2026.

How much does Herpes Virus Viral Load Test cost?

$64.57

Typical negotiated rate. In North Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $64.57 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $64.57 from a physician practice, and about $30.20 from a hospital or other facility.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$64.57$48.98 to $74.13
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$30.20$30.20 to $30.20

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $30 · 10th to 90th $30 to $65Professionalmedian $65 · 10th to 90th $30 to $85
$20$50$100$200facility $30professional $65

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$30.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$39.81
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$269.15
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$85.11
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
22 · Increased work
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$102.33
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$16.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$77.62
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$89.13
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$74.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$74.13

Where North Dakota sits

The same service costs 3.3 times more in Alaska than in Delaware. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

North Dakota· 5th of 51

$64.57

AK $95.50DE $28.84

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.