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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

Ohio 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 October 2026.

How much does COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test cost?

$22.91

Typical negotiated rate. In Ohio, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $22.91 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $19.50 from a physician practice, and about $54.95 from a hospital or other facility.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 9 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$19.50$14.13 to $38.90
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$54.95$40.74 to $83.18

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $55 · 10th to 90th $32 to $126Professionalmedian $19 · 10th to 90th $14 to $56
$20$50$100$200facility $55professional $19

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$134.90
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$67.61
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$26.92
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$123.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$63.10
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$9.12
Typical High
$25.12
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
QW · Waived lab test
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$18.62
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$26.30
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
QW · Waived lab test
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$51.29
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$40.74
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$47.86
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$77.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$52.48
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$112.20
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$52.48
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$42.66
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$47.86
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
QW · Waived lab test
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$42.66
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$48.98

Where Ohio sits

The same service costs 4.5 times more in Alaska than in Alabama. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Ohio· 49th of 51

$22.91

AK $79.43AL $17.78

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.