Hepatitis C RNA test cost in Merrill, WI — inpatient
In Merrill, WI, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test as an inpatient: from $265.20 to $265.20, with a median of $265.20. Across Wisconsin, the median is $195.00 at 80 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.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Merrill, WI.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirus Merrill Hospital lowest Merrill, WI · (715) 536-5511 IADNA HEPATITIS C QUANT & REVERSE TRANSCRIPTION | $265.20 | $408.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Merrill Hospital lowest Merrill, WI · (715) 536-5511 Fac Hepatitis C, Rna, Quant | $265.20 | $408.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $265.20, median $265.20, highest $265.20.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $265.20 — 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.