Lactic acid test cost in Hiawassee, GA — inpatient
In Hiawassee, GA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for lactate (lactic acid) blood test as an inpatient: from $41.00 to $41.00, with a median of $41.00. Across Georgia, the median is $98.61 at 88 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 83605, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 23, 2026 and Mar 23, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatuge Regional Hospital Hiawassee, GA · (706) 896-2222 Lactic Acid File of Mar 23, 2026 · source file | $41.00 | $82.00 | $13.56–$69.70 | 50% |
Inpatient: lowest $41.00, median $41.00, highest $41.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $41.00 — 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 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 lactic acid test measures lactate in the blood. It is used mainly in the emergency department and hospital to look for sepsis, shock or poor blood flow to tissues.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.