Hepatitis C RNA test cost in Joplin, MO — inpatient
In Joplin, MO-KS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test as an inpatient: from $385.14 to $385.14, with a median of $385.14. Across Missouri, the median is $313.95 at 27 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87522, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 25, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West Joplin, MO · (417) 347-1111 HEPATITIS C RNA QUANTIFICATION | $385.14 | $962.85 | — | 60% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $385.14, median $385.14, highest $385.14.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 5 facilities here, median $385.14 — 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.