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Influenza Genetic Detection Test, Single Type

Alaska rates for HCPCS 87501

A laboratory test that detects the genetic material of influenza virus in a sample from the nose or throat, copying any virus material present many times over so that even small amounts are found. It covers testing for one flu type or subtype.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Influenza Genetic Detection Test, Single Type cost?

$115

Typical negotiated rate. In Alaska, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $115 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $115 from a physician practice, and about $224 from a hospital or other facility.

Few insurers publish rates for this combination, so treat this figure as a rough guide.

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$115$87.10 to $115
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$224$178 to $372

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $224 · 10th to 90th $174 to $603Professionalmedian $115 · 10th to 90th $37 to $174
$50$100$200$500facility $224professional $115

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
$173.78
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$630.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$630.96
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$87.10
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$602.56
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$371.54
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$331.13
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$114.82
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$251.19
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$87.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$141.25

Where Alaska sits

The same service costs 4.4 times more in Kansas than in Delaware. 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.

Alaska· 2nd of 51

$115

KS $155DE $35.48

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.