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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

Pennsylvania 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 $62 · 10th–90th $35$1510%10%10th90th$62Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $36$1260%20%40%10th90th$46$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

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
$72.44
Typical High
$144.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$125.89
AmeriHealth
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$954.99
AmeriHealth
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$46.77
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$117.49
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$45.71
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$120.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$56.23
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$51.29
Geisinger
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$61.66
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$177.83
Independence Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$954.99
Independence Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$46.77
Johns Hopkins Employer Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$41.69
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$151.36
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$104.71
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$371.54
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$81.28
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$41.69
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$42.66
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$61.66