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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

North Carolina 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 $31$1510%10%20%10th90th$54Professionalmedian $50 · 10th–90th $43$1050%20%10th90th$50$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K

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
$30.90
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$141.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$125.89
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$69.18
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$117.49
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$50.12
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$48.98
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$380.19
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$54.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$46.77
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96