C. diff test cost in Chillicothe, OH — inpatient
In Chillicothe, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) as an inpatient: from $95.63 to $95.63, with a median of $95.63. Across Ohio, the median is $130.00 at 111 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87493, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Aug 19, 2026 and Aug 19, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adena Regional Medical Center Chillicothe, OH · (740) 779-7500 HC C DIFF AMPLIFIED PROBE | $95.63 | $191.26 | $86.79–$181.70 | 50% | Aug 19, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $95.63, median $95.63, highest $95.63.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $95.63 — 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 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.