Hepatitis C RNA test cost in DeKalb, MS — inpatient
In DeKalb, MS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test as an inpatient: from $309.62 to $309.62, with a median of $309.62. Across Mississippi, the median is $158.32 at 50 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87522, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital DeKalb, MS · (769) 486-1000 HC HCV QUANTITATION BY PCR | $309.62 | $448.72 | — | 31% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $309.62, median $309.62, highest $309.62.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $309.62 — 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.