COVID-19 PCR test at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
CPT 87635 · Los Angeles, CA
These are Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated November 26, 2025. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 81 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $42.97, median $113.12, highest $726.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California Hospital at Hollywood Hollywood, CA | 3.2 mi | $177.21 | $177.21 | 2026-03-18 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West la Los Angeles, CA | 3.3 mi | $95.68 | $184.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sherman Oaks Hospital Sherman Oaks, CA | 7.4 mi | $51.00 | $153.93 | 2026-09-01 |
| Centinela Hospital Medical Center Inglewood, CA | 8.1 mi | $51.00 | $500.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Cedar-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital Marina del Rey, CA | 8.1 mi | $65.00 | $100.00 | 2025-11-26 |
| Encino Hospital Medical Center Encino, CA | 8.5 mi | $51.00 | $500.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Valley Presbyterian Hospital Van Nuys, CA | 9.9 mi | $148.00 | $148.00 | 2026-07-09 |
| East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital Los Angeles, CA | 10.5 mi | $150.00 | $150.00 | 2026-02-04 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 87635 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB SARS-COVID-19 DETECTION BY NUCLEIC ACID standard_charge_information[82539] | outpatient | $330.72 | $508.80 | |
| HB SARS-COVID-19 DETECTION BY NUCLEIC ACID standard_charge_information[82539] | inpatient | $330.72 | $508.80 | |
| HB SARS-COVID-19 DETECTION BY NUCLEIC ACID standard_charge_information[82539] | inpatient | $330.72 | $508.80 | $13,270.00 – $14,761.00 |
| HB RAPID COVID-19 PCR ASSAY standard_charge_information[84319] | inpatient | $330.72 | $508.80 | |
| HB RAPID COVID-19 PCR ASSAY standard_charge_information[84319] | inpatient | $330.72 | $508.80 | $13,270.00 – $14,761.00 |
| Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (Coronavirus disease [COVID-19]), amplified probe technique standard_charge_information[102518] | outpatient | $330.72 | $508.80 | $321.79 – $512.48 |
| Laboratory Services standard_charge_information[109344] | outpatient | $330.72 | $508.80 | $321.79 – $512.48 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
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