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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

Arkansas 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 $46 · 10th–90th $35$910%20%10th90th$46Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $35$1450%50%10th90th$46$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

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
$53.70
Typical High
$102.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$144.54
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$64.57
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$47.86
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$35.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$66.07
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$56.23
Qualchoice
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$74.13
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$40.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$47.86