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RSV Rapid Antigen Test

North Dakota 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?

$19.95

Typical negotiated rate. In North Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $19.95 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $20.42 from a physician practice, and about $9.77 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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$20.42$14.13 to $23.44
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$9.77$9.77 to $29.51

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $10 · 10th to 90th $10 to $71Professionalmedian $20 · 10th to 90th $7 to $28
$10$20$50$100facility $10professional $20

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
$9.77
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$13.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$20.89
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$144.54
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$27.54
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
22 · Increased work
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$33.11
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$3.63
Median
$4.68
Typical High
$5.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$25.12
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$83.18
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$20.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$20.42

Where North Dakota 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.

North Dakota· 6th of 51

$19.95

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.