DHEA-S test cost in Merced, CA — inpatient
In Merced, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for DHEA sulfate (DHEA-S) blood test as an inpatient: from $144.00 to $144.00, with a median of $144.00. Across California, the median is $101.00 at 122 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 82627, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hospital Los Banos Los Banos, CA · (209) 826-0591 HCHG CORE DHEA SULFATE | $144.00 | $144.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $144.00, median $144.00, highest $144.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $144.00 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
DHEA-S is an androgen made by the adrenal glands. It is tested for excess hair growth, acne, irregular periods, early puberty and suspected adrenal problems.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.
1 row held back from this comparison
It is priced below $1 or below a tenth of the national median for code 82627 ($108.00). Such a line is almost always a physician's fee billed separately, an assistant's share or a placeholder — a real charge, but not the price of the procedure itself.
| Mercy Medical Center Merced, CARL-A-DHEAS 70040 | $3.09 | file |