C. diff test cost in Defiance, OH — inpatient
In Defiance, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) as an inpatient: from $186.00 to $186.00, with a median of $186.00. Across Ohio, the median is $130.00 at 99 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87493, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Defiance Hospital Defiance, OH · (419) 782-8444 HC Inf Agent Det Nucleic Acid Clostridium Amp Probe | $186.00 | $310.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $186.00, median $186.00, highest $186.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $186.00 — 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.