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Hepatitis C Genetic Type Analysis

North Carolina rates for HCPCS 87902

This laboratory test determines the specific genetic type, or genotype, of the hepatitis C virus present in a person's blood. Different genotypes of this virus can respond differently to antiviral medications, so identifying the genotype helps guide the choice and expected length of treatment. It is typically ordered once hepatitis C infection has already been confirmed.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Hepatitis C Genetic Type Analysis cost?

$178

Typical negotiated rate. In North Carolina, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $178 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $166 from a physician practice, and about $339 from a hospital or other facility.

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.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$166$102 to $257
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$339$204 to $603

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $339 · 10th to 90th $195 to $1,175Professionalmedian $166 · 10th to 90th $102 to $589
$100$200$500$1Kfacility $339professional $166

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$389.05
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$245.47
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$173.78
BCBS North Carolina
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$676.08
BCBS North Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$660.69
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$1,174.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$501.19
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$363.08
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$309.03
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$467.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$257.04
3 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$123.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$48.98
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
51 · Multiple procedures
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$354.81

Where North Carolina sits

The same service costs 3.7 times more in Alaska than in Georgia. 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.

North Carolina· 48th of 51

$178

AK $575GA $155

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.