Hepatitis C RNA test cost in Talladega, AL
In Talladega-Sylacauga, AL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test: from $928.11 to $928.11, with a median of $928.11. Across Alabama, the median is $310.54 at 12 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87522, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Citizens Hospital Talladega, AL · (256) 761-4542 Hc Hepatitis C Rna Quant | $928.11 | $928.11 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $928.11, median $928.11, highest $928.11.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $928.11. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
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.