Blood type test (Rh/D antigen) Cost by Hospital

Blood type test (Rh/D antigen) is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2313 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$47median cash price · 2313 hospitals, 52 statestypically $15–$154 depending on the hospital
≈ 15.7× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$85
Cash / self-pay
$47
Insurer-negotiated
$37
Medicare pays
$3
$15$154
Median cash $47  ·  Medicare $3  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $47 — about 15.7× the Medicare rate ($3). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($6).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $85 list price could save about $38 (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
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Inc Annapolis, MD $7 ★ 3/5 245 min 14.8%
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Council Bluffs, IA $7 $14 ★ 3/5 149 min 15.8%
UPMC Chautauqua at Wca Jamestown, NY $7 $8 ★ 2/5 160 min 16.0%
Hospital General De Castaner Castaner, PR $7 $3
Acadia General Hospital Crowley, LA $7 $25 ★ 3/5 108 min 15.4%
Banner Heart Hospital Mesa, AZ $7 $4 ★ 2/5 14.4%
Winn Parish Medical Center Winnfield, LA $8 $12 100 min 14.5%
Big Horn Hospital Hardin, MT $8 $9 140 min
Bethesda North Cincinnati, OH $8 ★ 3/5 151 min 15.5%
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Shreveport, LA $8 $11 ★ 2/5 247 min 15.8%
Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital Georgetown, SC $8 $16 ★ 2/5 161 min 14.4%
Frederick Health Hospital Frederick, MD $8 ★ 3/5 230 min 14.1%
Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital Albuquerque, NM $8
New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans, LA $8 $3 137 min 14.9%
Russellville Hospital Russellville, AL $8 $25 ★ 4/5 103 min 16.3%
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital Germantown, MD $8 $8 ★ 1/5 244 min 15.4%
Bleckley Memorial Hospital Cochran, GA $8 $11 125 min 14.9%
University Medical Center of El Paso El Paso, TX $8 $28 ★ 3/5 242 min 15.4%
Medstar Saint Mary's Hospital Leonardtown, MD $9 $9 ★ 4/5 254 min 13.3%
Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center Rosedale, MD $9 $9 ★ 3/5 384 min 15.0%
Ochsner St Anne General Hospital Raceland, LA $9 $7 119 min 14.5%
The Nebraska Methodist Hospital Omaha, NE $9 $38 ★ 4/5 156 min 15.5%
Community Memorial Hospital Cloquet, MN $9 $78 128 min 15.2%
Luminis Health J Kent McNew Family Medical Center Annapolis, MD $9
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc Lanham, MD $9 ★ 3/5 272 min 12.8%

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 August 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 Blood type test (Rh/D antigen)

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: $47; Medicare pays $3.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 373
$3
$2 – $46
Univera 16
$3
$3 – $4
Amerigroup 186
$6
$2 – $40
Bright Health 66
$6
$3 – $57
Geisinger 73
$7
$3 – $124
Oscar Health 219
$9
$4 – $70
UnitedHealthcare 1581
$10
$3 – $78
AmeriHealth 255
$10
$3 – $53
Anthem 614
$14
$3 – $107
Molina Healthcare 582
$15
$3 – $57
UPMC Health Plan 102
$15
$3 – $107
Priority Health 56
$16
$5 – $46
Highmark 136
$16
$2 – $93
MVP Health Care 79
$17
$3 – $84
SelectHealth 48
$18
$4 – $81
Cigna 1221
$24
$3 – $97
Harvard Pilgrim 57
$28
$3 – $110
UCare 66
$33
$3 – $78
Centene / Ambetter 824
$34
$3 – $64
Aetna 1449
$35
$3 – $94
Tricare / VA 455
$36
$3 – $60
Medica 250
$36
$6 – $72
Humana 1102
$36
$3 – $61
Devoted Health 259
$36
$3 – $42
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1367
$37
$3 – $134
Medicare 583
$38
$3 – $53
Security Health Plan 55
$39
$16 – $74
Sanford Health Plan 72
$39
$14 – $85
HealthPartners 274
$40
$5 – $98
Kaiser Permanente 239
$44
$4 – $130
AvMed 61
$45
$8 – $148
Independent Health 51
$46
$3 – $67
EmblemHealth 60
$47
$3 – $295
Health Net 322
$48
$4 – $156
Coventry 166
$53
$8 – $120
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 152
$55
$6 – $134
MultiPlan / PHCS network 895
$62
$14 – $161
Healthcare Highways 50
$72
$19 – $124

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
Maryland$12
Puerto Rico$22
Tennessee$24
Arkansas$24
Connecticut$28
Louisiana$28

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Kassi ElorantaPhysician AssistantSanta Clara, CA54
Marat Yanavitski, MDInterventional CardiologySaint Paul, MN37
Ruben Alexanian, M.D.Interventional CardiologyMaplewood, MN30
Christa Heckman, PA-C, MPASPhysician AssistantSaint Paul, MN22

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Does Medicare cover Blood type test (Rh/D antigen)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Blood type test (Rh/D antigen). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $3. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $1 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2313 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $47, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $85, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $37, a Medicare rate of about $3. Most cash prices fall between $15 and $154 — 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 Blood type test (Rh/D antigen) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2313 US hospitals is $47. Most hospitals fall between $15 and $154. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Blood type test (Rh/D antigen)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $3). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Blood type test (Rh/D antigen)?
Medicare pays about $3. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Blood type test (Rh/D antigen) 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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