Rapid strep test cost in Corbin, KY — inpatient
In Corbin, KY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for rapid strep A antigen test from a throat swab, read visually as an inpatient: from $164.52 to $164.52, with a median of $164.52. Across Kentucky, the median is $143.36 at 15 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87880, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Manchester Manchester, KY · (606) 598-5104 HC STREP A RAPID SCREEN, DIRECT OPTICAL OBSERVATION | $164.52 | $164.52 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $164.52, median $164.52, highest $164.52.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $153.94 — 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.