Hepatitis C RNA test cost in Orangeburg, SC — inpatient
In Orangeburg, SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test as an inpatient: from $302.50 to $302.50, with a median of $302.50. Across South Carolina, the median is $381.75 at 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical University Hospital Authority Orangeburg, SC HB HEPATITIS C RNA VIRAL LOAD | $302.50 | $605.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $302.50, median $302.50, highest $302.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $302.50 — 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.