TIBC test cost in Columbus, NC — inpatient
In Columbus, NC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for iron-binding capacity (TIBC) test as an inpatient: from $93.98 to $93.98, with a median of $93.98. Across North Carolina, the median is $88.29 at 29 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 83550, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Polk Columbus, NC · (828) 894-3311 HC TOTAL IRON BINDING CAPACITY | $93.98 | $93.98 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $93.98, median $93.98, highest $93.98.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $93.98 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
The total iron-binding capacity test measures how much iron the blood can carry. It is ordered with serum iron (83540) to check for iron deficiency or overload.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.