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RSV Rapid Antigen Test

Idaho 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?

$23.44

Typical negotiated rate. In Idaho, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $23.44 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $15.14 from a physician practice, and about $30.90 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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$15.14$12.30 to $23.99
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$30.90$20.89 to $51.29

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $31 · 10th to 90th $14 to $68Professionalmedian $15 · 10th to 90th $7 to $27
$10$20$50$100facility $31professional $15

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
$25.12
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$25.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$26.92
BCBS Idaho
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$66.07
BCBS Idaho
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$17.38
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$53.70
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$7.24
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$19.95
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$95.50
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$26.92
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$26.92
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$26.92
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$50.12
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$11.75
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$33.88
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$19.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$7.08
Typical High
$25.70

Where Idaho 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.

Idaho· 5th of 51

$23.44

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.