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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

Louisiana 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 $46 · 10th–90th $35$1020%20%10th90th$46Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $26$540%50%10th90th$46$5.0$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
$35.48
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$123.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$53.70
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$40.74
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$114.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$47.86