C. diff test cost in Bunkie, LA — inpatient
In Bunkie, LA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) as an inpatient: from $240.00 to $240.00, with a median of $240.00. Across Louisiana, the median is $68.80 at 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Service District No 1 Parish of Avoyelles State of Louisiana Bunkie, LA C DIFF TOXIN (PCR) | $240.00 | $240.00 | — | — | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $240.00, median $240.00, highest $240.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $240.00 — 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.