CEA test cost in Alpine, TX
In Alpine, TX, 1 hospital lists a cash price for carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test: from $117.79 to $117.79, with a median of $117.79. Across Texas, the median is $160.38 at 298 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 82378, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 17, 2026 and Sep 17, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bend Hospital Alpine, TX · (432) 837-3447 Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $117.79 | $588.96 | $23.41–$518.28 | 80% | Sep 17, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $117.79, median $117.79, highest $117.79.
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 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.