ALT liver test cost in Charleston, WV
In Charleston, WV, 1 hospital lists a cash price for ALT (alanine aminotransferase) liver enzyme test: from $34.00 to $34.00, with a median of $34.00. Across West Virginia, the median is $29.00 at 19 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 84460, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jul 10, 2026 and Jul 10, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert J Thomas Memorial Hospital Association South Charleston, WV LIVER ENZYME (SGPT); LEVEL | $34.00 | $68.00 | $5.01–$26.82 | 50% | Jul 10, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $34.00, median $34.00, highest $34.00.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is not 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
ALT is a liver enzyme. A high level in the blood is a sign of liver cell injury from causes such as fatty liver, hepatitis, alcohol or medicines.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.