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HIV Viral Load Test

Iowa 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 $170 · 10th–90th $85$5620%10%10th90th$170Professionalmedian $158 · 10th–90th $56$5620%10%10th90th$158$10.0$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
$85.11
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$630.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$562.34
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$181.97
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$204.17
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$389.05
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$257.04
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$691.83
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$112.20
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$169.82
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$194.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$239.88
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$85.11