SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Test Add-On, Within 2 Days

North Carolina rates for HCPCS U0005

Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (coronavirus disease [COVID-19]), amplified probe technique, CDC or non-CDC, making use of high throughput technologies, completed within 2 calendar days from date of specimen collection (list separately in addition to either HCPCS code U0003 or U0004) as described by CMS-2020-01-R2

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $62 · 10th to 90th $62 to $98

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	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
BCBS North Carolina Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $61.66 Median $61.66 Typical High $61.66	Facility	None	$61.66	$61.66	$61.66
Oscar Health Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $97.72 Median $97.72 Typical High $97.72	Facility	None	$97.72	$97.72	$97.72