H. pylori blood test cost in Marion, VA — inpatient
In Marion, VA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for H. pylori antibody blood test as an inpatient: from $25.50 to $25.50, with a median of $25.50. Across Virginia, the median is $71.50 at 34 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 86677, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smyth County Community Hospital Marion, VA · (276) 378-1000 HC ANTIBODY HELICOBACTER PYLORI | $25.50 | $170.00 | $11.83–$170.00 | 85% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $25.50, median $25.50, highest $25.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $25.50 — 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
This blood test looks for antibodies to H. pylori, the stomach bacteria behind most ulcers. It shows exposure but cannot tell a current infection from a past one.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.