AST liver test cost in Taos, NM — inpatient
In Taos, NM, 1 hospital lists a cash price for AST (aspartate aminotransferase) enzyme test as an inpatient: from $26.40 to $26.40, with a median of $26.40. Across New Mexico, the median is $65.28 at 2 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 84450, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Hospital a Div of Taos Health Systems Taos, NM SGOT/AST | $26.40 | $33.00 | — | 20% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $26.40, median $26.40, highest $26.40.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $26.40 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
AST is an enzyme found in the liver, muscles and heart. It is measured together with ALT to look for liver injury, and the ratio between them gives clues to the cause.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.