Lactic acid test cost in Norton, KS
In Norton, KS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for lactate (lactic acid) blood test: from $75.60 to $75.60, with a median of $75.60. Across Kansas, the median is $79.63 at 76 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 83605, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton County Hospital Norton, KS · (785) 877-3351 Lactic Acid Level | $75.60 | $108.00 | — | 30% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $75.60, median $75.60, highest $75.60.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $75.60. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
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.