Aldosterone test Cost by Hospital

Aldosterone test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2183 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$143median cash price · 2183 hospitals, 52 statestypically $39–$385 depending on the hospital
≈ 3.5× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$260
Cash / self-pay
$143
Insurer-negotiated
$59
Medicare pays
$41
$39$385
Median cash $143  ·  Medicare $41  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $143 — about 3.5× the Medicare rate ($41). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($82).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $260 list price could save about $118 (45%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Saint Vincent Hospital Erie, PA $22 $41 ★ 4/5 212 min 14.7%
University of Michigan Health System Ann Arbor, MI $22 $41 ★ 4/5 358 min 15.3%
Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital Sanford, FL $22 $31 ★ 2/5 123 min 15.7%
Barton Memorial Hospital South Lake Tahoe, CA $23 $43 ★ 3/5 134 min 15.0%
Banner Heart Hospital Mesa, AZ $23 $55 ★ 2/5 — 14.4%
Oviedo Medical Center Oviedo, FL $23 $41 ★ 3/5 102 min 15.9%
Jefferson Hospital Louisville, GA $23 $41 — 92 min 15.2%
Jefferson Hospital Jefferson Hills, PA $23 $41 ★ 4/5 172 min 15.4%
HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital Niceville, FL $24 $35 ★ 5/5 111 min 15.6%
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital Kissimmee, FL $24 $35 ★ 2/5 120 min 17.1%
HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital a Part of HCA Florid Saint Petersburg, FL $24 $35 ★ 4/5 98 min 14.9%
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital Sarasota, FL $24 $35 ★ 4/5 106 min 15.6%
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital Plantation, FL $24 $35 ★ 2/5 135 min 16.1%
HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital Saint Petersburg, FL $24 $35 ★ 2/5 132 min 16.3%
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital Margate, FL $24 $35 ★ 2/5 146 min 16.7%
HCA Florida Trinity Hospital Trinity, FL $24 $35 ★ 2/5 118 min 15.7%
HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital Tampa, FL $24 $35 ★ 5/5 97 min 13.9%
HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital Orange Park, FL $24 $35 ★ 3/5 101 min 13.7%
HCA Florida Putnam Hospital Palatka, FL $24 $35 ★ 2/5 119 min 16.1%
HCA Florida Northside Hospital Saint Petersburg, FL $24 $35 ★ 1/5 153 min 16.7%
HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital Okeechobee, FL $24 $35 ★ 3/5 112 min 16.2%
HCA Florida South Shore Hospital Sun City Center, FL $24 $35 ★ 2/5 146 min 15.9%
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital Brooksville, FL $24 $35 ★ 1/5 160 min 16.4%
HCA Florida Palms West Hospital Loxahatchee, FL $24 $35 ★ 2/5 127 min 17.4%
HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital Kissimmee, FL $24 $35 ★ 2/5 113 min 16.0%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Aldosterone test

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $143; Medicare pays $41.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
AvMed 59
$16
$2 – $76
Amerigroup 175
$41
$34 – $83
UnitedHealthcare 1501
$41
$27 – $200
Tricare / VA 446
$41
$30 – $108
Medicare 548
$41
$36 – $96
Medicaid 342
$41
$19 – $92
AmeriHealth 239
$41
$26 – $108
Geisinger 69
$42
$31 – $189
Molina Healthcare 545
$42
$18 – $92
Independent Health 50
$42
$36 – $61
EmblemHealth 62
$43
$41 – $171
UPMC Health Plan 86
$43
$30 – $198
Devoted Health 237
$43
$41 – $46
Anthem 572
$43
$27 – $214
MVP Health Care 83
$44
$36 – $224
Humana 1037
$45
$37 – $297
Highmark 122
$45
$27 – $183
Bright Health 65
$46
$41 – $82
Kaiser Permanente 220
$48
$12 – $253
Univera 16
$49
$35 – $60
SelectHealth 46
$51
$32 – $245
Centene / Ambetter 818
$52
$32 – $158
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1299
$59
$34 – $241
Health Net 306
$60
$13 – $384
Aetna 1384
$62
$26 – $287
Oscar Health 204
$62
$41 – $125
Priority Health 51
$64
$21 – $176
Harvard Pilgrim 56
$65
$41 – $239
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 146
$82
$45 – $537
Cigna 1159
$88
$25 – $283
UCare 60
$91
$33 – $279
Medica 235
$98
$38 – $335
Coventry 161
$108
$15 – $415
HealthPartners 256
$108
$39 – $319
Security Health Plan 50
$126
$41 – $263
MultiPlan / PHCS network 853
$145
$19 – $461
Sanford Health Plan 69
$152
$47 – $378
Healthcare Highways 50
$194
$73 – $709

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Florida$25
West Virginia$35
California$44
New Jersey$47
Arizona$53
Michigan$58

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDAustin, TXCincinnati, OHDallas, TXNew York, NYFort Worth, TXBaton Rouge, LABronx, NYBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCSaint Louis, MOAlbuquerque, NMHouston, TXKansas City, MOLittle Rock, ARMilwaukee, WINew Orleans, LAOklahoma City, OKOmaha, NERochester, NYSan Francisco, CABoston, MA

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 2183 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $143, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $260, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $59, a Medicare rate of about $41. Most cash prices fall between $39 and $385 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Aldosterone test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2183 US hospitals is $143. Most hospitals fall between $39 and $385. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Aldosterone test?
Medicare pays about $41. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Aldosterone test prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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