COVID-19 PCR test cost in Butler, AL — inpatient
In Butler, AL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for COVID-19 PCR test (SARS-CoV-2 lab test) as an inpatient: from $46.36 to $46.36, with a median of $46.36. Across Alabama, the median is $55.00 at 43 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 — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Choctaw General Butler, AL · (205) 459-9100 HC SARS-COV-2 COVID-19 AMPLIFIED PROBE | $46.36 | $61.00 | — | 24% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $46.36, median $46.36, highest $46.36.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $46.36 — 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.