Hepatitis C RNA test cost in Rochester, NY — inpatient
In Rochester, NY, 4 hospitals list a cash price for hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test as an inpatient: from $155.01 to $190.78, with a median of $155.01. The lowest listed price is at Rochester General Hospital and 2 other hospitals. Across New York, the median is $131.00 at 64 hospitals.
Cash prices at 4 facilities across 3 cities for code 87522, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Rochester, NY.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester General Hospital lowest Rochester, NY · (585) 922-4000 HC HEPATITIS C_ QUANTIFICATION | $155.01 | $238.47 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Clifton Springs Hospital And Clinic lowest Clifton Springs, NY · (315) 462-9561 HC HEPATITIS C_ QUANTIFICATION | $155.01 | $238.47 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Newark-Wayne Community Hospital lowest Newark, NY · (315) 332-2022 HC HEPATITIS C_ QUANTIFICATION | $155.01 | $238.47 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester Rochester, NY · (585) 723-7000 HC HEPATITIS C_ QUANTIFICATION | $190.78 | $238.47 | — | 20% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $155.01, median $155.01, highest $190.78 — a 1.2× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 8 facilities here, median $147.21 — 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.