Renin test cost in Athens, TX — inpatient
In Athens, TX, 1 hospital lists a cash price for renin blood test as an inpatient: from $85.30 to $85.30, with a median of $85.30. Across Texas, the median is $100.50 at 265 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 84244, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 31, 2026 and Mar 31, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital Athens, TX · (903) 676-1000 Renin (kidney enzyme) level File of Mar 31, 2026 · source file | $85.30 | $853.00 | $13.19–$545.92 | 90% |
Inpatient: lowest $85.30, median $85.30, highest $85.30.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $85.30 — 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 renin test measures an enzyme from the kidneys that controls blood pressure. It is ordered with aldosterone to look for an adrenal cause of high blood pressure.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.