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RSV Rapid Antigen Test

Alaska rates for HCPCS 87420

This test checks a nasal or respiratory sample for proteins from respiratory syncytial virus, commonly called RSV, using a rapid immune-based method. It helps quickly identify RSV as the cause of cold-like or breathing symptoms, which is especially useful in infants, young children, and older adults who are more vulnerable to this virus. A positive result confirms current infection.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does RSV Rapid Antigen Test cost?

$31.62

Typical negotiated rate. In Alaska, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $31.62 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $31.62 from a physician practice, and about $46.77 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$31.62$15.14 to $31.62
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$46.77$38.02 to $77.62

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $47 · 10th to 90th $14 to $162Professionalmedian $32 · 10th to 90th $11 to $47
$10$20$50$100facility $47professional $32

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
$35.48
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$162.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$109.65
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$38.02
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$19.95
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$162.18
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$56.23
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$77.62
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$31.62
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$67.61
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$15.49
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$51.29

Where Alaska sits

The same service costs 3.3 times more in Kansas than in New Jersey. 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.

Alaska· 2nd of 51

$31.62

KS $32.36NJ $9.77

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.