Hepatitis C RNA test cost in Dover, DE — inpatient
In Dover, DE, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test as an inpatient: from $771.96 to $771.96, with a median of $771.96. Across Delaware, the median is $640.20 at 6 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87522, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus Dover, DE · (302) 744-7001 Hc Hepatitis C Revrs Trnscrpj | $771.96 | $919.00 | — | 16% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $771.96, median $771.96, highest $771.96.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $771.96 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
The HCV RNA test measures the hepatitis C virus in the blood. It confirms an active infection after a positive antibody test (86803) and shows whether treatment has cured it.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.