Lab tests CPT 87635 District of Columbia Outpatient

COVID-19 PCR test cost in District of Columbia

In District of Columbia, 2 hospitals publish a cash price for COVID-19 PCR test (SARS-CoV-2 lab test): from $35.72 to $43.78, with a median of $39.75. The lowest price is at National Rehabilitation Hospital (Washington). The highest price is 1.2× the lowest.

Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 87635. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 27, 2026. See them on a map

Lowest$35.72National Rehabilitation Hospital
Median$39.75half pay less
Highest$43.78in District of Columbia
Lowest saves$4.03vs the median

Hospitals in District of Columbia, cheapest first

HospitalCash price List priceFile date
National Rehabilitation Hospital lowest Washington · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV SARS COV 2 COVID 19 AMP PRB $35.72 $54.96 Apr 1, 2026
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MedStar Georgetown Hospital Northwest Washington · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV SARS COV 2 COVID 19 AMP PRB $43.78 $67.35 Apr 1, 2026
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By metro area

Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.

Metro areaHospitals LowestMedian
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 2 $35.72 $39.75

What it is

This is the lab (PCR or similar amplification) test for the virus that causes COVID-19. It is more sensitive than a rapid antigen test and is often required before some procedures or travel.

What the price covers

The price usually covers running the test on a swab sample; the collection may be billed separately.

COVID-19 PCR test (SARS-CoV-2 lab test) in other states

Median cash price across the state's hospitals.