Stool blood test (FOBT) cost in Paducah, KY — inpatient
In Paducah, KY-IL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for stool test for hidden blood (guaiac FOBT) as an inpatient: from $44.40 to $44.40, with a median of $44.40. Across Kentucky, the median is $40.76 at 15 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 82270, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital Paducah, KY · (270) 444-2444 HC Blood Occult Peroxidase Actv Qual Feces 1 Deter | $44.40 | $74.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $44.40, median $44.40, highest $44.40.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $37.18 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
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.