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HIV Viral Load Test

Louisiana 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 $129 · 10th–90th $91$4270%10%10th90th$129Professionalmedian $102 · 10th–90th $51$2570%10%20%10th90th$102$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
$91.20
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$426.58
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$562.34
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$316.23
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$141.25
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$89.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$524.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$177.83
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$104.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$151.36