Hepatitis C RNA test cost in Anchorage, AK — inpatient
In Anchorage, AK, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test as an inpatient: from $445.38 to $445.38, with a median of $445.38. Across Alaska, the median is $122.07 at 8 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 Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Specialty Hospital Anchorage, AK HC IADNA HEPATITIS C QUANT & REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION CDM | $445.38 | $571.00 | — | 22% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $445.38, median $445.38, highest $445.38.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $445.38 — 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.