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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

Alabama 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 $41 · 10th–90th $11$710%10%20%10th90th$41Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $35$470%50%10th90th$46$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K

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
$35.48
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$87.10
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$46.77
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$17.78
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$15.85
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$28.18
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$3,162.28
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$40.74
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$47.86