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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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $60 · 10th–90th $43$690%20%40%10th90th$60Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $45$1120%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
$45.71
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$69.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$346.74
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$134.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$288.40
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$42.66
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$56.23