ALT liver test cost in Joplin, MO — inpatient
In Joplin, MO-KS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for ALT (alanine aminotransferase) liver enzyme test as an inpatient: from $50.61 to $50.61, with a median of $50.61. Across Missouri, the median is $37.88 at 30 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 84460, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 25, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 1, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Joplin, MO-KS.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West lowest Joplin, MO · (417) 347-1111 ALT (SGPT) | $50.61 | $126.53 | — | 60% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West Joplin, MO · (417) 347-1111 SGPT (ALT) | $51.24 | $128.10 | — | 60% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $50.61, median $50.61, highest $50.61.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 4 facilities here, median $43.83 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
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.