Lead test cost in Paducah, KY — inpatient
In Paducah, KY-IL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for blood lead test as an inpatient: from $79.80 to $79.80, with a median of $79.80. 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 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Paducah, KY-IL.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital lowest Paducah, KY · (270) 444-2444 HC So Lead | $79.80 | $133.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
| Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital Paducah, KY · (270) 444-2444 HC Assay of Lead | $93.00 | $155.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $79.80, median $79.80, highest $79.80.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $110.88 — 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.