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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

Minnesota 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 $79 · 10th–90th $35$2570%10%20%10th90th$79Professionalmedian $48 · 10th–90th $41$930%20%10th90th$48$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
$45.71
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$107.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$107.15
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$44.67
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$331.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$69.18
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$257.04
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$67.61
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$165.96
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$42.66
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$95.50