C. diff test cost in Columbus, NC — inpatient
In Columbus, NC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) as an inpatient: from $278.88 to $278.88, with a median of $278.88. Across North Carolina, the median is $165.76 at 37 hospitals.
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.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Polk Columbus, NC · (828) 894-3311 HC CLOSTRIDIOIDES DIFFICILE TOXIN TCBD GENE PCR | $278.88 | $278.88 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $278.88, median $278.88, highest $278.88.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $278.88 — 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.