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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

Illinois 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 $63 · 10th–90th $39$1120%10%10th90th$63Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $3$1020%10%20%10th90th$46$5.0$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
$40.74
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$112.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$125.89
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$35.48
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$588.84
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.47
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$57.54
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$44.67
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$70.79
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$44.67