Hepatitis C RNA test cost in Nebraska
In Nebraska, 17 hospitals publish a cash price for hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test: from $54.00 to $832.50, with a median of $187.20. The lowest price is at Nebraska Methodist Hospital (Omaha). The highest price is 15.4× 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 23, 2026.
Lowest$54.00Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Median$187.20half pay less
Highest$832.50in Nebraska
Lowest saves$133.20vs the median
Hospitals in Nebraska, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital lowest Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA Hepatitis C Virus RNA Quant PCR | $54.00 | $150.00 | Feb 14, 2026 source file |
| Banner Ogallala Community Hospital Ogallala · Ogallala, NE LAB DET IA HEP C QN | $88.62 | $129.00 | Feb 12, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Creighton Health Plainview · Norfolk, NE HC RHC HEPATITIS C QUANTITATIVE | $109.20 | $130.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Memorial Hospital, Schuyler Schuyler · Columbus, NE HC RHC HEPATITIS C QUANTITATIVE | $110.50 | $130.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| St. Mary's Community Hospital Nebraska City · Nebraska City, NE HC RHC HEPATITIS C QUANTITATIVE | $113.71 | $137.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Fremont Health Fremont · Fremont, NE Hepatitis C Virus RNA Quant PCR with Reflex to Gen | $122.47 | $331.00 | Feb 16, 2026 source file |
| Nebraska Heart Hospital Lincoln · Lincoln, NE HC HEPATITIS C QUANT | $182.62 | $397.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Bellevue Medical Center Bellevue · Omaha, NE-IA Detection test by nucleic acid for Hepatitis C virus, quantification | $187.20 | $288.00 | Aug 10, 2026 source file |
| Nebraska Medical Center Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA Detection test by nucleic acid for Hepatitis C virus, quantification | $187.20 | $288.00 | Aug 10, 2026 source file |
| Saint Francis Medical Center Grand Island · Grand Island, NE HC HEPATITIS C QUANT | $321.55 | $545.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Kearney · Kearney, NE HC HEPATITIS C QUANT | $325.74 | $534.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Creighton Health Papillion · Omaha, NE-IA HC HEPATITIS C QUANT | $337.26 | $803.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Creighton Health Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA HC HEPATITIS C QUANT | $337.26 | $803.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Immanuel Medical Center Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA HC HEPATITIS C QUANT | $337.26 | $803.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| CHI Health Bergan Mercy Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA HC HEPATITIS C QUANT | $337.26 | $803.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center Lincoln · Lincoln, NE HC HEPATITIS C QUANT | $365.00 | $730.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| York General Hospital York · York, NE Detection test by nucleic acid for Hepatitis C virus, quantification | $832.50 | $832.50 | 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 | $54.00 | $337.26 |
| Lincoln, NE | 2 | $182.62 | $273.81 |
| Columbus, NE | 1 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Fremont, NE | 1 | $122.47 | $122.47 |
| Grand Island, NE | 1 | $321.55 | $321.55 |
| Kearney, NE | 1 | $325.74 | $325.74 |
| Nebraska City, NE | 1 | $113.71 | $113.71 |
| Norfolk, NE | 1 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Ogallala, NE | 1 | $88.62 | $88.62 |
| York, NE | 1 | $832.50 | $832.50 |
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
- Alabama$310.54
- Alaska$122.07
- Arizona$55.15
- Arkansas$131.30
- California$87.88
- Colorado$161.62
- Connecticut$168.63
- Delaware$640.20
- Florida$95.70
- Georgia$269.00
- Hawaii$112.20
- Idaho$87.50
- Illinois$195.00
- Indiana$204.66
- Iowa$236.28
- Kansas$430.30
- Kentucky$449.86
- Louisiana$98.56
- Maine$177.01
- Maryland$441.23
- Massachusetts$111.11
- Michigan$93.25
- Minnesota$120.00
- Mississippi$108.90
- Missouri$313.95
- Montana$221.25
- Nevada$55.25
- New Hampshire$360.97
- New Jersey$49.27
- New Mexico$79.20
- New York$131.00
- North Carolina$301.50
- North Dakota$77.76
- Ohio$192.40
- Oklahoma$222.28
- Oregon$196.05
- Pennsylvania$253.50
- Rhode Island$342.00
- South Carolina$381.75
- South Dakota$119.60
- Tennessee$104.96
- Texas$196.80
- Utah$84.83
- Vermont$384.02
- Virginia$199.50
- Washington$302.64
- West Virginia$247.10
- Wisconsin$195.00
- Wyoming$91.33
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.