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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

Montana 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 $48 · 10th–90th $45$1070%50%10th90th$48Professionalmedian $50 · 10th–90th $43$1260%20%40%10th90th$50$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K$50.0K

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
$33.88
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$181.97
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$125.89
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$123.03
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$47.86
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$51.29
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$107.15
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$107.15
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$54.95
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$47.86