Hepatitis C RNA test cost in Taos, NM — inpatient
In Taos, NM, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test as an inpatient: from $79.20 to $79.20, with a median of $79.20.
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 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 Taos, NM.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Hospital a Div of Taos Health Systems lowest Taos, NM · (575) 758-8883 HYBRIDIZATION | $79.20 | $99.00 | — | 20% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Holy Cross Hospital a Div of Taos Health Systems Taos, NM · (575) 758-8883 HEP C PCR CHARGE | $137.20 | $171.50 | — | 20% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Holy Cross Hospital a Div of Taos Health Systems Taos, NM · (575) 758-8883 HEP C PCR QUANT 550080 | $188.80 | $236.00 | — | 20% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $79.20, median $79.20, highest $79.20.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $79.20 — 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.