Albumin test cost in Carthage, TX — inpatient
In Carthage, TX, 1 hospital lists a cash price for albumin blood test as an inpatient: from $21.80 to $21.80, with a median of $21.80. Across Texas, the median is $37.20 at 297 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 82040, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UT Health East Texas Carthage Hospital Carthage, TX · (903) 693-3841 Albumin (protein) level | $21.80 | $218.00 | $2.97–$137.34 | 90% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $21.80, median $21.80, highest $21.80.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $21.80 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
An albumin test measures the main protein in blood plasma, made by the liver. Low levels point to liver disease, kidney protein loss or poor nutrition.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.