Glucose tolerance test cost in Paducah, KY — inpatient
In Paducah, KY-IL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for glucose tolerance test, 3 samples as an inpatient: from $71.40 to $71.40, with a median of $71.40. Across Kentucky, the median is $153.79 at 15 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 82951, 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 LLC Paducah, KY HC Glucose Tolerance Test | $71.40 | $119.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $71.40, median $71.40, highest $71.40.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $103.60 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
The glucose tolerance test measures blood sugar before and after drinking a glucose solution. It is used to diagnose gestational diabetes and sometimes prediabetes.
What the price covers
The price covers the first three blood sugar measurements. Each additional sample is billed separately (82952).