Hepatitis C RNA test cost in Punxsutawney, PA — inpatient
In Punxsutawney, PA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test as an inpatient: from $112.34 to $112.34, with a median of $112.34. Across Pennsylvania, the median is $253.50 at 63 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 Mar 2, 2026 and Mar 2, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punxsutawney Area Hospital Punxsutawney, PA · (814) 938-1800 HEPATITIS C RNA QUANTITATIVE | $112.34 | $274.00 | — | 59% | Mar 2, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $112.34, median $112.34, highest $112.34.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $98.64 — 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.