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Rapid Flu Antigen Test

Montana 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?

$22.39

Typical negotiated rate. In Montana, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $22.39 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $22.39 from a physician practice, and about $24.55 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$22.39$14.79 to $22.39
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$24.55$22.39 to $28.84

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $25 · 10th to 90th $22 to $34Professionalmedian $22 · 10th to 90th $14 to $28
$10$20$50$100facility $25professional $22

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
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$128.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$23.99
BCBS Montana
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$22.39
BCBS Montana
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$22.39
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$93.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$23.99
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$33.88
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$30.20
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$93.33
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$16.60
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$14.13

Where Montana 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.

Montana· 7th of 51

$22.39

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.