C. diff test cost in Orangeburg, SC — inpatient
In Orangeburg, SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) as an inpatient: from $204.50 to $204.50, with a median of $204.50. Across South Carolina, the median is $167.00 at 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical University Hospital Authority Orangeburg, SC HB C DIFF PCR | $204.50 | $409.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $204.50, median $204.50, highest $204.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $204.50 — 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.