H. pylori stool test cost in Paducah, KY — inpatient
In Paducah, KY-IL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for H. pylori stool antigen test as an inpatient: from $70.80 to $70.80, with a median of $70.80. Across Kentucky, the median is $180.59 at 15 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87338, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Paducah, KY-IL.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital lowest Paducah, KY · (270) 444-2444 HC So H.Pylori Stool Antigen | $70.80 | $118.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
| Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital Paducah, KY · (270) 444-2444 HC Iaad Ia Hpylori Stool | $82.80 | $138.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $70.80, median $70.80, highest $70.80.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $123.60 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This stool test finds H. pylori, the stomach bacteria behind most ulcers. It shows an active infection and is used both to diagnose it and to confirm a cure.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the stool test; the collection kit is often included.