C. diff test cost in Nebraska
In Nebraska, 17 hospitals publish a cash price for C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR): from $50.76 to $282.50, with a median of $122.20. The lowest price is at Nebraska Methodist Hospital (Omaha). The highest price is 5.6× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 87493. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$50.76Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Median$122.20half pay less
Highest$282.50in Nebraska
Lowest saves$71.44vs the median
Hospitals in Nebraska, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital lowest Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA Positive - C Difficile PCR | $50.76 | $141.00 | Feb 14, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Fremont Health Fremont · Fremont, NE Invalid - C Difficile PCR | $52.17 | $141.00 | Feb 16, 2026 source file |
| Banner Ogallala Community Hospital Ogallala · Ogallala, NE LAB DET IA TOXIN C DIFF PRB AMP NS | $76.94 | $112.00 | Feb 12, 2026 source file |
| Nebraska Heart Hospital Lincoln · Lincoln, NE HC C DIFFICILE DNA DETECTION | $79.12 | $172.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| St. Mary's Community Hospital Nebraska City · Nebraska City, NE HC C DIFFICILE DNA DETECTION | $84.66 | $102.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Creighton Health Plainview · Norfolk, NE HC RHC C DIFFICILE DNA DETECTION | $89.04 | $106.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Memorial Hospital, Schuyler Schuyler · Columbus, NE HC RHC C DIFFICILE DNA DETECTION | $90.10 | $106.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Saint Francis Medical Center Grand Island · Grand Island, NE HC C DIFFICILE DNA DETECTION | $94.40 | $160.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Bellevue Medical Center Bellevue · Omaha, NE-IA Detection test by nucleic acid for clostridium difficile, amplified probe technique | $122.20 | $188.00 | Aug 10, 2026 source file |
| Nebraska Medical Center Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA Detection test by nucleic acid for clostridium difficile, amplified probe technique | $122.20 | $188.00 | Aug 10, 2026 source file |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Kearney · Kearney, NE HC C DIFFICILE DNA DETECTION | $170.80 | $280.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Creighton Health Papillion · Omaha, NE-IA HC C DIFFICILE DNA DETECTION | $174.72 | $416.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Creighton Health Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA HC C DIFFICILE DNA DETECTION | $174.72 | $416.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Immanuel Medical Center Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA HC C DIFFICILE DNA DETECTION | $174.72 | $416.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| CHI Health Bergan Mercy Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA HC C DIFFICILE DNA DETECTION | $174.72 | $416.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center Lincoln · Lincoln, NE HC C DIFFICILE DNA DETECTION | $189.00 | $378.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| York General Hospital York · York, NE Detection test by nucleic acid for clostridium difficile, amplified probe technique | $282.50 | $282.50 | Jul 22, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | 7 | $50.76 | $174.72 |
| Lincoln, NE | 2 | $79.12 | $134.06 |
| Columbus, NE | 1 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Fremont, NE | 1 | $52.17 | $52.17 |
| Grand Island, NE | 1 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Kearney, NE | 1 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Nebraska City, NE | 1 | $84.66 | $84.66 |
| Norfolk, NE | 1 | $89.04 | $89.04 |
| Ogallala, NE | 1 | $76.94 | $76.94 |
| York, NE | 1 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
What it is
This stool test looks for the toxin gene of Clostridioides difficile, a cause of severe diarrhea, often after antibiotics or a hospital stay.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the stool test; the collection kit is often included.
C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) in other states
- Alabama$151.64
- Alaska$291.72
- Arizona$50.40
- Arkansas$112.06
- California$179.25
- Colorado$318.38
- Connecticut$116.65
- Delaware$409.92
- Florida$119.90
- Georgia$69.90
- Hawaii$169.20
- Idaho$166.00
- Illinois$177.10
- Indiana$135.50
- Iowa$126.10
- Kansas$176.39
- Kentucky$268.16
- Louisiana$51.96
- Maine$81.60
- Maryland$329.33
- Massachusetts$132.00
- Michigan$126.00
- Minnesota$117.64
- Mississippi$55.60
- Missouri$157.95
- Montana$171.01
- Nevada$59.47
- New Hampshire$146.61
- New Jersey$42.86
- New Mexico$149.60
- New York$125.87
- North Carolina$165.76
- North Dakota$118.48
- Ohio$130.00
- Oklahoma$77.42
- Oregon$138.55
- Pennsylvania$207.60
- Rhode Island$220.00
- South Carolina$167.00
- South Dakota$154.40
- Tennessee$69.52
- Texas$209.30
- Utah$85.88
- Vermont$233.99
- Virginia$85.20
- Washington$167.40
- West Virginia$119.25
- Wisconsin$143.02
- Wyoming$79.30
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.