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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

California 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 $81 · 10th–90th $35$2340%5%10%10th90th$81Professionalmedian $48 · 10th–90th $35$1260%20%10th90th$48$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

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
$79.43
Typical High
$263.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$125.89
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$181.97
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$229.09
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$42.66
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$104.71
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$128.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$74.13
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$56.23
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$81.28
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$208.93
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$87.10
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$79.43
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$60.26
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$40.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$93.33