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RSV Rapid Antigen Test

South 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?

$16.22

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $16.22 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $16.22 from a physician practice, and about $18.62 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$16.22$10.96 to $26.92
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$18.62$15.85 to $26.92

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $19 · 10th to 90th $13 to $32Professionalmedian $16 · 10th to 90th $8 to $34
$10$20$50facility $19professional $16

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
$15.85
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$15.14
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$26.92
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$33.88
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$45.71
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$16.60
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$38.02
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$5.89
Median
$8.32
Typical High
$16.60
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$13.80

Where South 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.

South Dakota· 13th of 51

$16.22

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.