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HIV Viral Load Test

North Carolina 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 $234 · 10th–90th $68$4570%5%10%10th90th$234Professionalmedian $85 · 10th–90th $56$1580%10%20%10th90th$85$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
$67.61
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$457.09
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$158.49
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$120.23
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$229.09
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$165.96
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$389.05
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$144.54
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$120.23
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$204.17
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$69.18
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$223.87
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$162.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$117.49
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$407.38
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$630.96
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$741.31