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Measles Antigen Test by Immunofluorescence

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 87283

A laboratory test that looks directly for the measles (rubeola) virus in a specimen taken from a patient, such as a swab. Antibodies tagged with a fluorescent dye attach to the virus if it is present, and the laboratory sees them glow under a special microscope. Because it detects the virus itself, it points to an active infection.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Measles Antigen Test by Immunofluorescence cost?

$45.71

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $45.71 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $27.54 to $48.98.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $102 · 10th to 90th $46 to $234Professionalmedian $44 · 10th to 90th $15 to $58
$10$20$50$100$200$500facility $102professional $44

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
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$48.98
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$234.42
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$446.68
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$125.89
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$6.76
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$57.54

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 9.1 times more in Alaska than in Kentucky. 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.

Washington, DC· 22nd of 51

$45.71

AK $138KY $15.14

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.