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RSV Rapid Antigen Test

California 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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $41 · 10th–90th $15$1510%10%10th90th$41Professionalmedian $12 · 10th–90th $9$650%20%10th90th$12$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$234.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$64.57
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$70.79
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$69.18
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$9.12
Typical High
$27.54
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$128.82
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$22.91
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$50.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$30.20
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.95
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$22.39
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$30.90
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$83.18
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$8.32
Typical High
$16.60
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$36.31
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$30.20
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$48.98
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$23.44
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$20.89
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$8.32
Typical High
$27.54