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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

Connecticut 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 $60 · 10th–90th $35$1050%10%10th90th$60Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $25$470%50%10th90th$46$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
$35.48
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$109.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$95.50
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$151.36
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$61.66
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$61.66
Health New England
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$812.83
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$61.66