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HPV Test Using A Direct Probe

California rates for HCPCS 87620

A laboratory test that looks for the genetic material of human papillomavirus in a sample using a probe that binds straight to the virus's genetic material, with no copying step beforehand. HPV is a common infection that can cause cell changes which, if not followed up, may develop into cancer.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does HPV Test Using A Direct Probe cost?

$31.62

Typical negotiated rate. In California, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $31.62 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $17.78 to $40.74.

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 3 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $22 · 10th to 90th $14 to $52Professionalmedian $39 · 10th to 90th $32 to $43
$20$50$100$200$500$1Kfacility $22professional $39

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$38.90
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$1,737.80
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$52.48
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$42.66

Where California sits

The same service costs 3.0 times more in South Dakota than in Alaska. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

California· 27th of 50

$31.62

SD $52.48AK $17.78

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.