CK (creatine kinase) test cost in Dover, DE — inpatient
In Dover, DE, 2 hospitals list a cash price for creatine kinase (CK) blood test, total as an inpatient: from $57.96 to $104.25, with a median of $81.11. The lowest listed price is at Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus — $23.15 less than the median here. Across Delaware, the median is $62.78 at 8 hospitals.
Cash prices at 2 facilities for code 82550, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Aug 6, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Dover, DE.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus lowest Dover, DE · (302) 744-7001 Hc Assay Of Ck (Pk) | $57.96 | $69.00 | — | 16% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Dover Dover, DE CK (CPK) Creatine Kinase | $104.25 | $104.25 | $72.98–$88.61 | — | Aug 6, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $57.96, median $81.11, highest $104.25 — a 1.8× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $81.11 — 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 not 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 creatine kinase (CK) test measures an enzyme released when muscle is damaged. It is used for muscle pain or weakness, after crush injuries or extreme exercise, and in people on statins with muscle symptoms.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.