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RSV Genetic Test

Maryland 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 July 2026.

How much does RSV Genetic Test cost?

$69.18

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $69.18 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $52.48 to $174.

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.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $93 · 10th to 90th $30 to $269Professionalmedian $69 · 10th to 90th $42 to $427
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0facility $93professional $69

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. 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
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$269.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$426.58
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$63.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$128.82
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$104.71
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$53.70
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$64.57
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$69.18

Where Maryland sits

The same service costs 2.8 times more in Iowa than in Washington, DC. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Maryland $69.18 · 44th of 51
IA $148DC $52.48

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.