Rapid strep test cost in Joplin, MO — inpatient
In Joplin, MO-KS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for rapid strep A antigen test from a throat swab, read visually as an inpatient: from $95.34 to $95.34, with a median of $95.34. Across Missouri, the median is $53.30 at 31 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87880, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 25, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West Joplin, MO · (417) 347-1111 GROUP A STREP SCREEN | $95.34 | $238.35 | — | 60% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $95.34, median $95.34, highest $95.34.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 4 facilities here, median $47.13 — 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.