CEA test cost in Talladega, AL — inpatient
In Talladega-Sylacauga, AL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test as an inpatient: from $679.00 to $679.00, with a median of $679.00. Across Alabama, the median is $99.00 at 45 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 82378, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Citizens Hospital Talladega, AL · (256) 761-4542 Hb Carcinoembryonic Antigen - Cea (Carcinoembryonic Antigen) | $679.00 | $679.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $679.00, median $679.00, highest $679.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $351.50 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A CEA test measures a protein that can be high in colorectal and some other cancers. It is used to follow treatment and watch for recurrence, not to screen healthy people.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.