C. diff test cost in Taos, NM — inpatient
In Taos, NM, 1 hospital lists a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) as an inpatient: from $149.60 to $149.60, with a median of $149.60.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87493, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Taos, NM.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Hospital a Div of Taos Health Systems lowest Taos, NM · (575) 758-8883 CDIFF A+B DNA (NAAT) ASSAY | $149.60 | $187.00 | — | 20% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Holy Cross Hospital a Div of Taos Health Systems lowest Taos, NM · (575) 758-8883 C. DIFFICILE/EPI CEPHEID | $149.60 | $187.00 | — | 20% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $149.60, median $149.60, highest $149.60.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $149.60 — 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.