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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

Texas 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 $63 · 10th–90th $26$1950%10%20%10th90th$63Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $19$490%20%40%10th90th$46$5.0$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0

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
$17.38
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$141.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$61.66
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$17.78
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$223.87
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$45.71
Baylor Scott & White
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$263.03
Baylor Scott & White
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$70.79
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$95.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$54.95
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$61.66
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$45.71
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$29.51
Oscar Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$416.87
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$48.98
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$47.86
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$44.67
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$14.13