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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

New York 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 $55 · 10th–90th $35$1100%10%20%10th90th$55Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $14$630%20%40%10th90th$46$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

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
$35.48
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$112.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$72.44
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$43.65
CDPHP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
CDPHP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$95.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$169.82
Emblem Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$97.72
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$69.18
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$26.92
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$48.98
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$89.13
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$257.04
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$54.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$91.20
Univera
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$53.70
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$58.88