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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

South Carolina 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 $46 · 10th–90th $25$1100%10%10th90th$46Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $37$710%50%10th90th$46$5.0$10.0$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
$24.55
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$112.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$77.62
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$44.67
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$58.88
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$64.57
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$199.53
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$45.71
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$77.62
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$48.98