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Rapid Flu Antigen Test

Alaska rates for HCPCS 87804

This is a rapid test that checks a nasal or throat sample directly for proteins from the influenza virus, with the result read visually rather than through a lab instrument. It gives a quick answer, typically within minutes, which helps guide same-visit treatment decisions. It is generally less sensitive than laboratory-based molecular testing, so a negative result does not always rule out infection.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Rapid Flu Antigen Test cost?

$37.15

Typical negotiated rate. In Alaska, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $37.15 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $37.15 from a physician practice, and about $54.95 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$37.15$15.85 to $50.12
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$54.95$35.48 to $93.33

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $55 · 10th to 90th $17 to $117Professionalmedian $37 · 10th to 90th $12 to $66
$10$20$50$100$200facility $55professional $37

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
$54.95
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$194.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$23.99
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$117.49
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$66.07
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$77.62
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$37.15
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$81.28
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$16.60
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$7.59
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$81.28

Where Alaska sits

The same service costs 3.2 times more in Alaska 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.

Alaska· 1st of 51

$37.15

AK $37.15NJ $11.48

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.