C. diff test cost in Anchorage, AK — inpatient
In Anchorage, AK, 1 hospital lists a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) as an inpatient: from $205.14 to $205.14, with a median of $205.14. Across Alaska, the median is $291.72 at 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Specialty Hospital Anchorage, AK HC CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE TOXINS AMPLIFIED PROBE | $205.14 | $263.00 | — | 22% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $205.14, median $205.14, highest $205.14.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $205.14 — 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.