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RSV Rapid Antigen Test

Washington, DC 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?

$11.22

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $11.22 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $10.00 to $15.49.

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 $23 · 10th to 90th $10 to $52Professionalmedian $11 · 10th to 90th $8 to $20
$10$20$50$100facility $23professional $11

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
$10.47
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$10.47
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$10.47
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$15.49
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$52.48
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$102.33
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$28.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$8.32
Typical High
$18.62

Where Washington, DC 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.

Washington, DC· 43rd of 51

$11.22

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.