Hepatitis C RNA test cost in Lewiston, ME — inpatient
In Lewiston-Auburn, ME, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test as an inpatient: from $172.52 to $172.52, with a median of $172.52. Across Maine, the median is $177.01 at 22 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 — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Regional Medical Center Lewiston, ME · (207) 777-8100 HC SO HCV ULTRAQUANT | $172.52 | $454.00 | — | 62% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $172.52, median $172.52, highest $172.52.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $107.26 — 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.