C. diff test cost in Bellefontaine, OH — inpatient
In Bellefontaine, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) as an inpatient: from $172.80 to $172.80, with a median of $172.80. Across Ohio, the median is $130.00 at 124 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87493, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Rutan Hospital Bellefontaine, OH · (937) 651-3257 Clostridium Difficile Pcr | $172.80 | $216.00 | — | 20% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $172.80, median $172.80, highest $172.80.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $172.80 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This stool test looks for the toxin gene of Clostridioides difficile, a cause of severe diarrhea, often after antibiotics or a hospital stay.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the stool test; the collection kit is often included.