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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

Maryland 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 $35 · 10th–90th $15$2190%10%10th90th$35Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $35$1320%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
$11.48
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$218.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$131.83
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$30.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$61.66
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$44.67
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$44.67
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$45.71