Rapid strep test cost in Moses Lake, WA — inpatient
In Moses Lake, WA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for rapid strep A antigen test from a throat swab, read visually as an inpatient: from $158.00 to $158.00, with a median of $158.00. Across Washington, the median is $76.32 at 31 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87880, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Hospital Moses Lake, WA · (509) 765-5606 Test by immunoassay w/ direct visual observation for Strep | $158.00 | $158.00 | — | — | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $158.00, median $158.00, highest $158.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $126.95 — 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.