Rapid strep test cost in Norwalk, OH — inpatient
In Norwalk, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for rapid strep A antigen test from a throat swab, read visually as an inpatient: from $103.20 to $103.20, with a median of $103.20. Across Ohio, the median is $57.20 at 92 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 — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Willard Hospital Willard, OH · (419) 964-5000 HC Iaadiadoo Streptococcus Group A | $103.20 | $172.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $103.20, median $103.20, highest $103.20.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $61.20 — 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.