go back

COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

Rhode Island 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 $35 · 10th–90th $35$2750%50%90th$35Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $27$460%50%10th$46$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

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
$263.03
Typical High
$275.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$173.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$53.70
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$63.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$67.61