Lead test cost in Lexington, KY — inpatient
In Lexington-Fayette, KY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for blood lead test as an inpatient: from $5.81 to $5.81, with a median of $5.81. Across Kentucky, the median is $151.55 at 15 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 83655, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Hospital Lexington, KY Hc 058 Lead-So+ | $5.81 | $14.53 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $5.81, median $5.81, highest $5.81.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $78.68 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A blood lead test measures lead in the blood. It is used to screen young children and for adults exposed at work.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.