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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 87426

This test checks a sample, usually from a nasal or throat swab, for viral proteins from the virus that causes COVID-19. It is a fast method for detecting an active infection, though it is generally considered somewhat less sensitive than molecular PCR-based testing.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $56 · 10th–90th $30$1580%10%20%10th90th$56Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $27$910%20%40%10th90th$46$1.0$10.0$100.0$1.0K$10.0K$100.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$144.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$93.33
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$177.83
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$42.66
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$147.91
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$85.11
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$58.88