Hepatitis C RNA test cost in Cades, SC — inpatient
In Cades, SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test as an inpatient: from $220.50 to $220.50, with a median of $220.50. Across South Carolina, the median is $381.75 at 18 hospitals.
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.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center Cades, SC HB HEPATITIS C RNA VIRAL LOAD | $220.50 | $441.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $220.50, median $220.50, highest $220.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $220.50 — 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.