AST liver test cost in John Day, OR
In John Day, OR, 1 hospital lists a cash price for AST (aspartate aminotransferase) enzyme test: from $56.25 to $56.25, with a median of $56.25. Across Oregon, the median is $26.00 at 39 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 84450, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Hospital District John Day, OR Liver enzyme (SGOT), level | $56.25 | $75.00 | $51.75–$75.00 | 25% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $56.25, median $56.25, highest $56.25.
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
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.