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Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Test

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 87811

A sample from the nose or throat is tested with a rapid immunoassay kit that produces a visible result, similar to a home test but read and reported by a laboratory or clinician, to check for current infection with the virus that causes COVID-19. Results are typically available much faster than tests that require sending the sample to an outside lab for genetic analysis.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Test cost?

$41.69

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $41.69 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $37.15 to $50.12.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $69 · 10th to 90th $42 to $158Professionalmedian $42 · 10th to 90th $25 to $59
$20$50$100$200facility $69professional $42

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$41.69
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$47.86
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$41.69
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$158.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$302.00
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$87.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$58.88

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.2 times more in Alaska than in Ohio. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC· 39th of 51

$41.69

AK $89.13OH $27.54

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.