C. diff test cost in Lewiston, ME — inpatient
In Lewiston-Auburn, ME, 1 hospital lists a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) as an inpatient: from $95.00 to $95.00, with a median of $95.00. Across Maine, the median is $81.60 at 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Regional Medical Center Lewiston, ME · (207) 777-8100 HC CLOST DIFFTOXIN GENEAMP PRBE | $95.00 | $250.00 | — | 62% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $95.00, median $95.00, highest $95.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $66.00 — 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.