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Herpesvirus Load Measurement Test

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 87533

This laboratory test measures the amount of a specific type of herpesvirus's genetic material present in a sample, rather than simply detecting whether it's there. It's most often used to monitor an active infection in someone with a weakened immune system, such as after a transplant. Tracking the level over time helps show whether an infection is responding to treatment.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Herpesvirus Load Measurement Test cost?

$33.88

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $33.88 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $30.20 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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $76 · 10th to 90th $32 to $132Professionalmedian $32 · 10th to 90th $19 to $62
$20$50$100$200facility $76professional $32

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
$31.62
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$102.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$31.62
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$158.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$309.03
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$87.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$47.86

Where Washington, DC 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.

Washington, DC· 47th of 51

$33.88

AK $93.33DE $28.18

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.