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Rapid Flu Antigen Test

Tennessee 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?

$15.49

Typical negotiated rate. In Tennessee, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $15.49 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $12.30 to $19.95.

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 $30 · 10th to 90th $12 to $48Professionalmedian $14 · 10th to 90th $8 to $21
$10$20$50facility $30professional $14

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
$12.30
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$25.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$25.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$6.17
Median
$6.61
Typical High
$10.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$2.45
Median
$2.63
Typical High
$3.98
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$19.95
BCBS Tennessee
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$16.60
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$50.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$8.32
Typical High
$22.91
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$25.70
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$7.76
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$16.98

Where Tennessee 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.

Tennessee· 30th of 51

$15.49

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.