Urine microalbumin test cost in Athens, TX — inpatient
In Athens, TX, 1 hospital lists a cash price for urine microalbumin (albumin) test as an inpatient: from $21.60 to $21.60, with a median of $21.60. Across Texas, the median is $51.00 at 293 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 82043, 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 Athens Hospital Athens, TX · (903) 676-1000 Urine microalbumin (protein) level | $21.60 | $216.00 | $3.47–$138.24 | 90% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $21.60, median $21.60, highest $21.60.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $21.60 — 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
A urine microalbumin test measures small amounts of albumin protein in the urine. It is the yearly kidney check for people with diabetes or high blood pressure.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test; collecting the sample may be billed separately.