HIV viral load test cost in Joplin, MO — inpatient
In Joplin, MO-KS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for HIV viral load test (HIV-1 RNA, quantitative) as an inpatient: from $406.98 to $406.98, with a median of $406.98. Across Missouri, the median is $352.30 at 25 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87536, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 25, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West Joplin, MO · (417) 347-1111 HIV-1 PCR NA QUANTIFICATION | $406.98 | $1,017.45 | — | 60% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $406.98, median $406.98, highest $406.98.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 4 facilities here, median $401.05 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
The HIV viral load test measures how much virus is in the blood. It shows how well treatment is working.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.