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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

Maine 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 $71 · 10th–90th $35$1620%10%10th90th$71Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $21$500%20%40%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
$35.48
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$120.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$52.48
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$173.78
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$25.12
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$79.43
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$41.69
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$42.66
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$120.23
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$64.57
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$61.66