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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

New Jersey 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 $72 · 10th–90th $26$2820%10%10th90th$72Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $35$780%50%10th90th$46$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K

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
$25.70
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$213.80
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$93.33
AmeriHealth
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$2,570.40
AmeriHealth
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$79.43
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$77.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$79.43
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$26.92
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$10,471.29
Typical High
$25,118.86
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$93.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$46.77