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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

New Mexico 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 $126 · 10th–90th $41$2950%10%10th90th$126Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $33$1260%20%40%10th90th$46$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
$56.23
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$147.91
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$125.89
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$316.23
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$35.48
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$56.23
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$60.26
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$45.71
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$56.23
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$28.18