Hepatitis C RNA test cost in Monroe, LA — inpatient
In Monroe, LA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test as an inpatient: from $147.89 to $147.89, with a median of $147.89. Across Louisiana, the median is $111.39 at 55 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87522, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Monroe, LA.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner LSU Health Monroe lowest Monroe, LA · (318) 388-7000 HC HCV QUANTITATION BY PCR+1 more line at this price source file | $147.89 | $643.00 | — | 77% |
Inpatient: lowest $147.89, median $147.89, highest $147.89.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 6 facilities here, median $166.45 — 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.