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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

New Hampshire 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 $87 · 10th–90th $46$2450%20%10th90th$87Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $18$870%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
$18.62
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$257.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7.76
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$89.13
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$204.17
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$79.43
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$165.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$102.33
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$117.49
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$77.62