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COVID-19 PCR Test

Maryland rates for HCPCS 87635

This laboratory test analyzes a sample, usually from a nasal or throat swab, for genetic material from the virus that causes COVID-19. It uses a highly sensitive amplification method that can detect even small amounts of the virus, making it one of the most accurate ways to confirm an active infection.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $59 · 10th–90th $50$3090%20%10th90th$59Professionalmedian $51 · 10th–90th $28$720%20%40%10th90th$51$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$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
$50.12
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$309.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$72.44
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$51.29
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$91.20
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$77.62
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$38.90
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$56.23
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$51.29