BNP test cost in Augusta, GA — inpatient
In Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for BNP or NT-proBNP blood test (heart failure marker) as an inpatient: from $207.48 to $207.48, with a median of $207.48. Across Georgia, the median is $157.04 at 37 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 83880, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar Mcg Health, Affiliated With Med Col Augusta, GA Hc Natriuretic Peptide | $207.48 | $532.00 | — | 61% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $207.48, median $207.48, highest $207.48.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $207.48 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This code covers the natriuretic peptide tests, BNP and NT-proBNP. The heart releases these peptides when it is under strain, so the test helps tell heart failure from other causes of shortness of breath and tracks treatment.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.