C. diff test cost in Joplin, MO — inpatient
In Joplin, MO-KS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) as an inpatient: from $155.82 to $155.82, with a median of $155.82. Across Missouri, the median is $157.95 at 27 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87493, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 25, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West Joplin, MO · (417) 347-1111 INF AGNT BY NUCLEIC ACID C DIF | $155.82 | $389.55 | — | 60% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $155.82, median $155.82, highest $155.82.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 5 facilities here, median $155.82 — 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.