Rapid strep test cost in Bellefontaine, OH — inpatient
In Bellefontaine, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for rapid strep A antigen test from a throat swab, read visually as an inpatient: from $36.00 to $36.00, with a median of $36.00. Across Ohio, the median is $57.20 at 115 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87880, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Rutan Hospital Bellefontaine, OH · (937) 651-3257 Strep A Assay W/Optic | $36.00 | $45.00 | — | 20% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $36.00, median $36.00, highest $36.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $36.00 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A rapid strep test checks a throat swab for group A strep bacteria, the cause of strep throat, and gives a result in minutes. It helps the clinician decide whether antibiotics are needed.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the rapid test only. The visit is billed separately, and a backup throat culture, if done, has its own charge.