Hepatitis C RNA test cost in Sistersville, WV — inpatient
In Sistersville, WV, 1 hospital lists a cash price for hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test as an inpatient: from $253.98 to $253.98, with a median of $253.98. Across West Virginia, the median is $247.10 at 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sistersville General Hospital Sistersville, WV · (304) 652-2611 Hcv Rna Quantitative Pcr | $253.98 | $423.30 | — | 40% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $253.98, median $253.98, highest $253.98.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $253.98 — 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.