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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

Washington, DC 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 October 2026.

How much does COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test cost?

$45.71

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $45.71 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $35.48 to $45.71.

Few insurers publish rates for this combination, so treat this figure as a rough guide.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $60 · 10th to 90th $46 to $135Professionalmedian $45 · 10th to 90th $20 to $85
$20$50$100$200facility $60professional $45

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$91.20
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$45.71
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$134.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$257.04
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$74.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$56.23

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 4.5 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC· 13th of 51

$45.71

AK $79.43AL $17.78

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.