CA-125 ovarian marker test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2232 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $115 — about 5.5× the Medicare rate ($21). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($42).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $198 list price could save about $83 (42%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Hospital for Surgery | Addison, TX | $17 | $22 | ★ 4/5 | 120 min | 14.4% |
| University Hospital and Medical Center | Tamarac, FL | $18 | $21 | ★ 2/5 | 124 min | 16.3% |
| HCA Florida Brandon Hospital | Brandon, FL | $18 | $21 | ★ 3/5 | 103 min | 16.7% |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $19 | $23 | ★ 5/5 | 150 min | 15.3% |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City, KS | $19 | $70 | ★ 5/5 | 307 min | 14.1% |
| El Paso Children's Hospital | El Paso, TX | $19 | $38 | — | — | — |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $20 | $21 | ★ 4/5 | 157 min | 15.2% |
| El Camino Health | Mountain View, CA | $20 | — | ★ 4/5 | 159 min | 14.5% |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital | Bar Harbor, ME | $20 | $14 | — | 130 min | 14.6% |
| Riverside Medical Center | Kankakee, IL | $20 | $22 | ★ 4/5 | 168 min | 15.0% |
| Riverview Regional Medical Center | Gadsden, AL | $20 | $21 | ★ 3/5 | 160 min | 15.7% |
| Paradise Valley Hospital | National City, CA | $20 | $21 | ★ 3/5 | 202 min | 16.0% |
| Saint Francis Medical Center | Lynwood, CA | $20 | $21 | ★ 3/5 | 250 min | 14.9% |
| Garden Grove Hospital & Medical Center | Garden Grove, CA | $20 | $21 | ★ 2/5 | 138 min | 16.6% |
| West Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $20 | $21 | ★ 2/5 | 196 min | 16.6% |
| Huntington Beach Hospital | Huntington Beach, CA | $20 | $21 | ★ 1/5 | 173 min | 14.8% |
| La Palma Intercommunity Hospital | La Palma, CA | $20 | $21 | ★ 3/5 | 214 min | 16.5% |
| Chino Valley Medical Center | Chino, CA | $20 | $21 | ★ 4/5 | 173 min | 16.1% |
| San Dimas Community Hospital | San Dimas, CA | $20 | $21 | ★ 2/5 | 155 min | 15.5% |
| Desert Valley Hospital | Victorville, CA | $20 | $21 | ★ 3/5 | 173 min | 15.8% |
| Centinela Hospital Medical Center | Inglewood, CA | $20 | $21 | ★ 2/5 | 202 min | 17.3% |
| Sherman Oaks Hospital | Sherman Oaks, CA | $20 | $17 | ★ 2/5 | 153 min | 15.8% |
| Montclair Hospital Medical Center | Montclair, CA | $20 | $21 | ★ 3/5 | 151 min | 15.3% |
| Southern Regional Medical Center | Riverdale, GA | $20 | $21 | ★ 1/5 | 260 min | 15.5% |
| Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc | Newnan, GA | $20 | $21 | ★ 5/5 | — | 15.7% |
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 CA-125 ovarian marker 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: $115; Medicare pays $21.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Amerigroup | 176 |
$9 – $72 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1497 |
$17 – $150 |
| Tricare / VA | 447 |
$19 – $105 |
| Medicare | 552 |
$20 – $74 |
| Medicaid | 340 |
$9 – $75 |
| Devoted Health | 239 |
$21 – $25 |
| Independent Health | 50 |
$18 – $31 |
| Univera | 16 |
$18 – $31 |
| MVP Health Care | 80 |
$18 – $119 |
| Highmark | 124 |
$14 – $95 |
| Molina Healthcare | 547 |
$15 – $71 |
| AmeriHealth | 239 |
$19 – $90 |
| Bright Health | 65 |
$21 – $42 |
| Humana | 1041 |
$21 – $231 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 810 |
$19 – $103 |
| EmblemHealth | 60 |
$21 – $89 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 225 |
$11 – $172 |
| Health Net | 304 |
$8 – $274 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 87 |
$21 – $100 |
| Geisinger | 68 |
$21 – $101 |
| Oscar Health | 204 |
$21 – $71 |
| Anthem | 574 |
$14 – $131 |
| AvMed | 59 |
$11 – $221 |
| SelectHealth | 47 |
$21 – $146 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 144 |
$27 – $224 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1295 |
$19 – $183 |
| UCare | 60 |
$14 – $112 |
| Aetna | 1380 |
$19 – $221 |
| Medica | 234 |
$21 – $200 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 54 |
$21 – $171 |
| Priority Health | 53 |
$12 – $149 |
| Cigna | 1160 |
$17 – $216 |
| HealthPartners | 250 |
$21 – $192 |
| Coventry | 163 |
$20 – $287 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 70 |
$40 – $190 |
| Security Health Plan | 49 |
$21 – $147 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 849 |
$27 – $401 |
| Healthcare Highways | 49 |
$53 – $387 |
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
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $24 |
| Arizona | $43 |
| Arkansas | $56 |
| Mississippi | $57 |
| Oklahoma | $62 |
| Rhode Island | $63 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
About these prices
Based on prices published by 2232 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $115, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $198, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $38, a Medicare rate of about $21. Most cash prices fall between $30 and $287 — 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
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