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RSV Genetic Test

Colorado rates for HCPCS 87634

This is a laboratory test that checks a respiratory sample, such as a nasal or throat swab, for the genetic material of respiratory syncytial virus, a common cause of cold-like illness that can be more serious in infants, young children, and older adults. It uses a sensitive amplification method to detect even small amounts of the virus.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does RSV Genetic Test cost?

$91.20

Typical negotiated rate. In Colorado, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $91.20 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $70.79 from a physician practice, and about $204 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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$70.79$47.86 to $91.20
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$204$129 to $245

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $204 · 10th to 90th $54 to $324Professionalmedian $71 · 10th to 90th $35 to $145
$50$100$200$500facility $204professional $71

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
$53.70
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$323.59
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$104.71
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$323.59
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$154.88
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$223.87
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$112.20
Denver HMP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$107.15
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$147.91
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$147.91
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$104.71
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$85.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$52.48
3 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$38.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$15.49
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
QW · Waived lab test
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$147.91

Where Colorado sits

The same service costs 4.0 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. 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.

Colorado· 11th of 51

$91.20

AK $158AL $39.81

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.