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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

Kentucky 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 $49 · 10th–90th $35$1230%20%10th90th$49Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $14$810%20%10th90th$46$10.0$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
$44.67
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$134.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$81.28
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$44.67
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$14.13
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$21.38
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$63.10
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$58.88
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$169.82
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$26.30
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$44.67
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$47.86