C. diff test cost in Sistersville, WV
In Sistersville, WV, 1 hospital lists a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR): from $293.60 to $293.60, with a median of $293.60. Across West Virginia, the median is $119.25 at 20 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87493, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sistersville General Hospital Sistersville, WV · (304) 652-2611 Clostridium Difficle By Pcr | $293.60 | $489.34 | — | 40% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $293.60, median $293.60, highest $293.60.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $293.60. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
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.