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HIV Viral Load Test

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 87536

This laboratory test measures the amount of HIV genetic material in a blood sample, giving a numeric result rather than just a positive or negative answer. It is used to monitor how well HIV treatment is controlling the virus and to track the infection over time.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $295 · 10th–90th $65$8910%10%10th90th$295Professionalmedian $65 · 10th–90th $63$1740%50%10th90th$65$0.1$0.5$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$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
$64.57
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$891.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$66.07
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$891.25
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$323.59
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$389.05
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$173.78
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$295.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$186.21