COVID-19 PCR test cost in Talladega, AL — inpatient
In Talladega-Sylacauga, AL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for COVID-19 PCR test (SARS-CoV-2 lab test) as an inpatient: from $382.55 to $382.55, with a median of $382.55. Across Alabama, the median is $144.22 at 12 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87635, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Citizens Hospital Talladega, AL · (256) 761-4542 Hc Sars-Cov-2 Covid-19 Amp Prb | $382.55 | $382.55 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $382.55, median $382.55, highest $382.55.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $382.55 — 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.