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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

Tennessee 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 $72 · 10th–90th $35$1740%10%20%10th90th$72Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $35$600%50%10th90th$46$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
$38.90
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$173.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$67.61
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$42.66
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$100.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$50.12
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$47.86