ALT liver test cost in Safford, AZ — inpatient
In Safford, AZ, 1 hospital lists a cash price for ALT (alanine aminotransferase) liver enzyme test as an inpatient: from $15.00 to $15.00, with a median of $15.00. Across Arizona, the median is $12.60 at 35 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 84460, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jul 29, 2026 and Jul 29, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Cochise Community Hospital Willcox, AZ ALT (SGPT) | $15.00 | $25.00 | $15.00–$22.50 | 40% | Jul 29, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $15.00, median $15.00, highest $15.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $15.00 — 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
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.