C. diff test cost in Lexington, KY — inpatient
In Lexington-Fayette, KY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) as an inpatient: from $133.42 to $133.42, with a median of $133.42. Across Kentucky, the median is $268.16 at 15 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 Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Hospital Lexington, KY · (859) 257-2278 Hc Clostridium Difficile Pcr | $133.42 | $333.55 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $133.42, median $133.42, highest $133.42.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $287.54 — 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.