Rapid strep test cost in Paducah, KY — inpatient
In Paducah, KY-IL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for rapid strep A antigen test from a throat swab, read visually as an inpatient: from $42.00 to $42.00, with a median of $42.00. 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 — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital Paducah, KY · (270) 444-2444 HC Iaadiadoo Streptococcus Group A | $42.00 | $70.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $42.00, median $42.00, highest $42.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $88.78 — 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.