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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

Missouri 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 $54 · 10th–90th $35$980%10%20%10th90th$54Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $21$910%10%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
$35.48
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$97.72
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$93.33
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$35.48
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$69.18
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$91.20
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$181.97
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$56.23
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$165.96
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$51.29