C. diff test cost in Bowman, ND — inpatient
In Bowman, ND, 1 hospital lists a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) as an inpatient: from $254.70 to $254.70, with a median of $254.70. Across North Dakota, the median is $184.50 at 17 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87493, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Healthcare Services Bowman, ND · (701) 523-6555 CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE BY PCR | $254.70 | $283.00 | — | 10% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $254.70, median $254.70, highest $254.70.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $254.70 — 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.