Hepatitis C RNA test cost in Tuscaloosa, AL
In Tuscaloosa, AL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test (one side of the body): from $960.00 to $960.00, with a median of $960.00. Across Alabama, the median is $185.99 at 38 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87522, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hale County Hospital one side Greensboro, AL · (334) 624-3024 HCV RT PCR QUANT | $960.00 | $1,200.00 | $42.84–$47.12 | 20% | — source file |
One side of the body : lowest $960.00, median $960.00, highest $960.00.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is not below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
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.