COVID-19 PCR test cost in Norton, KS — inpatient
In Norton, KS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for COVID-19 PCR test (SARS-CoV-2 lab test) as an inpatient: from $136.50 to $136.50, with a median of $136.50. Across Kansas, the median is $136.50 at 53 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 Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Norton, KS.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton County Hospital lowest Norton, KS · (785) 877-3351 SARS-CoV-2 RNA (COVID-19), Qualitative NAAT QST | $136.50 | $195.00 | — | 30% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Norton County Hospital Norton, KS · (785) 877-3351 SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) RNA (ID Now) | $182.00 | $260.00 | — | 30% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $136.50, median $136.50, highest $136.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $136.50 — 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.