Hepatitis C RNA test cost in Norton, KS — inpatient
In Norton, KS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test as an inpatient: from $146.30 to $146.30, with a median of $146.30. Across Kansas, the median is $262.50 at 57 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 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 Norton, KS.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton County Hospital lowest Norton, KS · (785) 877-3351 Hepatitis C Viral RNA, QN Real Time PCR w/Refls QST | $146.30 | $209.00 | — | 30% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Norton County Hospital Norton, KS · (785) 877-3351 HCV RNA, Qn Real Time PCR QST | $401.80 | $574.00 | — | 30% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $146.30, median $146.30, highest $146.30.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $146.30 — 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.