H. pylori stool test cost in Washington, NC — inpatient
In Washington, NC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for H. pylori stool antigen test as an inpatient: from $18.55 to $18.55, with a median of $18.55. Across North Carolina, the median is $131.50 at 37 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87338, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitt County Memorial Hospital Washington, NC 34838 Helicob Pylori Ag Stool-Ref-Qu | $18.55 | $35.00 | $15.47–$34.65 | 47% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $18.55, median $18.55, highest $18.55.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $18.55 — 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 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.