Rapid strep test cost in Whitewater, WI — inpatient
In Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI, 1 hospital lists a cash price for rapid strep A antigen test from a throat swab, read visually as an inpatient: from $119.04 to $119.04, with a median of $119.04. Across Wisconsin, the median is $45.58 at 79 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87880, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 1, 2026 and Mar 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyhealth Hospital & Medical Center - Walworth Lake Geneva, WI · (262) 245-0535 CHG IAADIADOO STREPTOCOCCUS GROUP A | $119.04 | $158.72 | — | 25% | Mar 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $119.04, median $119.04, highest $119.04.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $119.04 — 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.