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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

Virginia 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 $54 · 10th–90th $9$2400%10%10th90th$54Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $32$600%50%10th90th$46$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K

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
$7.94
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$223.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$60.26
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$281.84
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$43.65
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$229.09
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$158.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$46.77
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$52.48
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$95.50
Sentara
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$10,000.00
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$10,000.00
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$54.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$44.67