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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

Colorado 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 $62 · 10th–90th $13$1780%10%20%10th90th$62Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $19$580%50%10th90th$46$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

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
$12.59
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$199.53
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$61.66
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$177.83
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$28.18
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$107.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$45.71
Denver HMP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$64.57
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$138.04
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$74.13
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$67.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$33.11