Hepatitis B immunity test cost in Sterling, CO — inpatient
In Sterling, CO, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) test, immunity check as an inpatient: from $22.38 to $22.38, with a median of $22.38. Across Colorado, the median is $59.32 at 16 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 86706, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 2, 2026 and Mar 2, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Regional Medical Center Sterling, CO · (970) 522-0122 LAB AB HEPATITIS B SURFACE | $22.38 | $55.00 | $39.92–$53.35 | 59% | Mar 2, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $22.38, median $22.38, highest $22.38.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $22.38 — 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 and below every plan's rate. 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
The hepatitis B surface antibody test shows immunity to hepatitis B, from vaccination or a past infection. Schools and employers in health care often ask for it as proof of immunity.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.