COVID-19 PCR test cost in Beckley, WV — inpatient
In Beckley, WV, 1 hospital lists a cash price for COVID-19 PCR test (SARS-CoV-2 lab test) as an inpatient: from $115.88 to $115.88, with a median of $115.88. Across West Virginia, the median is $98.69 at 19 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87635, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Feb 17, 2026 and Feb 17, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery General Hospital Montgomery, WV · (304) 442-5151 SARS-COV-2 PCR | $115.88 | $154.50 | — | 25% | Feb 17, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $115.88, median $115.88, highest $115.88.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $145.74 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This is the lab (PCR or similar amplification) test for the virus that causes COVID-19. It is more sensitive than a rapid antigen test and is often required before some procedures or travel.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test on a swab sample; the collection may be billed separately.