Lab tests CPT 87522 District of Columbia Outpatient

Hepatitis C RNA test cost in District of Columbia

In District of Columbia, 2 hospitals publish a cash price for hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test: from $362.32 to $411.26, with a median of $386.79. The lowest price is at National Rehabilitation Hospital (Washington). The highest price is 1.1× the lowest.

Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 87522. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 27, 2026. See them on a map

Lowest$362.32National Rehabilitation Hospital
Median$386.79half pay less
Highest$411.26in District of Columbia
Lowest saves$24.47vs the median

Hospitals in District of Columbia, cheapest first

HospitalCash price List priceFile date
National Rehabilitation Hospital lowest Washington · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV HEPATITIS C RNA QUANT $362.32 $557.42 Apr 1, 2026
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MedStar Georgetown Hospital Northwest Washington · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV HEPATITIS C RNA QUANT $411.26 $632.71 Apr 1, 2026
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By metro area

Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.

Metro areaHospitals LowestMedian
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 2 $362.32 $386.79

What it is

The HCV RNA test measures the hepatitis C virus in the blood. It confirms an active infection after a positive antibody test (86803) and shows whether treatment has cured it.

What the price covers

The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.

Hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test in other states

Median cash price across the state's hospitals.