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RSV Rapid Antigen Test

West Virginia 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?

$11.48

Typical negotiated rate. In West Virginia, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $11.48 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $8.32 from a physician practice, and about $12.59 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$8.32$6.76 to $22.39
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$12.59$12.59 to $38.02

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $13 · 10th to 90th $11 to $50Professionalmedian $8 · 10th to 90th $6 to $32
$5$10$20$50$100$200facility $13professional $8

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
$12.59
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$12.59
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$11.75
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$18.62
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$16.60
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$50.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$81.28
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$223.87
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$8.32
Typical High
$8.32
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$7.41
Typical High
$32.36

Where West Virginia 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.

West Virginia· 39th of 51

$11.48

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.