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HIV-2 Genetic Detection Test

Maryland rates for HCPCS 87538

This laboratory test detects genetic material from HIV-2, a less common form of the virus that causes AIDS, found mostly in West Africa. It uses a technique that amplifies small amounts of viral genetic material to give a yes-or-no result rather than measuring how much virus is present. It helps confirm an HIV-2 infection when it's suspected.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does HIV-2 Genetic Detection Test cost?

$28.84

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $28.84 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $25.70 to $32.36.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $537 · 10th to 90th $135 to $617Professionalmedian $29 · 10th to 90th $20 to $79
$1.0$10.0$100.0facility $537professional $29

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$616.60
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$120.23
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$34.67
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$69.18
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$64.57
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$134.90
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$32.36
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67

Where Maryland sits

The same service costs 3.0 times more in Alaska than in Washington, DC. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Maryland $28.84 · 48th of 51
AK $79.43DC $26.30

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.