Stool blood test (FOBT) cost in Chico, CA
In Chico, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool test for hidden blood (guaiac FOBT): from $25.09 to $25.09, with a median of $25.09. Across California, the median is $39.00 at 149 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 82270, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 26, 2026 and Sep 26, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Hospital Gridley, CA · (530) 846-5671 Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors | $25.09 | $41.81 | $3.56–$38.67 | 40% | Sep 26, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $25.09, median $25.09, highest $25.09.
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
This stool test looks for hidden blood using a chemical reaction, as a screening test for colon cancer. It uses samples from three bowel movements.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the kit and testing the samples.