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Rapid Flu Antigen Test

Louisiana 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?

$17.38

Typical negotiated rate. In Louisiana, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $17.38 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $16.60 from a physician practice, and about $19.95 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$16.60$14.13 to $19.50
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$19.95$16.60 to $33.11

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $20 · 10th to 90th $17 to $48Professionalmedian $17 · 10th to 90th $10 to $24
$10$20$50facility $20professional $17

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
$17.38
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$72.44
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$11.22
Typical High
$42.66
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$3.55
Median
$4.57
Typical High
$16.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$26.30
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$10.72
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$3.55
Median
$3.98
Typical High
$4.27
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$19.95
BCBS Louisiana
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$47.86
BCBS Louisiana
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$18.20
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$16.60
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$8.13
Typical High
$19.05
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$16.60
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$16.98

Where Louisiana 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.

Louisiana· 18th of 51

$17.38

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.