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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test

Vermont 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 $42 · 10th–90th $35$540%20%10th90th$42Professionalmedian $46 · 10th–90th $35$660%50%10th90th$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$66.07
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$53.70
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$45.71
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$35.48
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$12.30
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$67.61