Calcium blood test Cost by Hospital

Calcium blood test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2252 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$37median cash price · 2252 hospitals, 52 statestypically $9–$110 depending on the hospital
≈ 7.2× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$65
Cash / self-pay
$37
Insurer-negotiated
$10
Medicare pays
$5
$9$110
Median cash $37  ·  Medicare $5  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $37 — about 7.2× the Medicare rate ($5). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($10).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $65 list price could save about $28 (43%).

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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
Chandler Regional Medical Center Chandler, AZ $6 $5 ★ 4/5 137 min 15.2%
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Newark, NJ $6 $3 ★ 2/5 169 min 14.9%
Clara Maass Medical Center Belleville, NJ $6 $3 ★ 3/5 138 min 16.1%
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway Rahway, NJ $6 $3 ★ 4/5 110 min 14.9%
Trinitas Regional Medical Center Elizabeth, NJ $6 $3 ★ 3/5 203 min 14.3%
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick, NJ $6 $3 ★ 2/5 197 min 15.5%
Community Medical Center Toms River, NJ $6 $3 ★ 1/5 182 min 15.7%
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Somerset Somerville, NJ $6 $3 ★ 3/5 184 min 14.6%
Jersey City Medical Center Jersey City, NJ $6 $3 ★ 3/5 190 min 16.1%
Monmouth Medical Center Long Branch, NJ $6 $3 ★ 3/5 129 min 16.2%
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, NJ $6 $3 ★ 3/5 120 min 15.9%
Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus Lakewood, NJ $6 $3 ★ 3/5 146 min 16.1%
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton Hamilton, NJ $6 $3 ★ 4/5 174 min 15.6%
Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Bel Air, MD $6 — ★ 2/5 240 min 14.5%
Um Upper Chesapeake Behavioral Health Pavilion At Aberdeen, MD $6 — — — —
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center Clinton, MD $6 $6 ★ 2/5 386 min 15.0%
Lee Memorial Hospital Fort Myers, FL $6 $29 ★ 5/5 220 min 14.1%
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health Fort Myers, FL $6 $29 ★ 4/5 274 min 14.6%
Cape Coral Hospital Cape Coral, FL $6 $29 ★ 3/5 219 min 15.6%
Medstar Harbor Hospital Baltimore, MD $6 $6 ★ 4/5 208 min 13.7%
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute Harrisburg, PA $6 $13 — — —
Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus, OH $6 $19 ★ 4/5 222 min 14.3%
Grant Medical Center Columbus, OH $6 $19 ★ 2/5 158 min 15.7%
Doctors Hospital Columbus, OH $6 $19 ★ 4/5 174 min 15.1%
Dublin Methodist Hospital Dublin, OH $6 $19 ★ 4/5 226 min 14.9%

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 Calcium blood 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: $37; Medicare pays $5.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Tricare / VA 456
$5
$5 – $43
Medicare 572
$5
$5 – $30
Medicaid 353
$5
$3 – $35
UnitedHealthcare 1537
$5
$4 – $67
Independent Health 50
$5
$5 – $23
Amerigroup 176
$5
$4 – $25
Devoted Health 242
$5
$5 – $8
MVP Health Care 83
$6
$5 – $48
Molina Healthcare 560
$6
$4 – $33
Highmark 126
$6
$3 – $24
Univera 16
$6
$4 – $8
Bright Health 65
$6
$5 – $11
Anthem 581
$6
$4 – $47
Kaiser Permanente 230
$6
$4 – $81
AmeriHealth 242
$6
$5 – $26
EmblemHealth 62
$7
$5 – $39
Humana 1070
$7
$5 – $68
Centene / Ambetter 824
$7
$5 – $58
UPMC Health Plan 89
$8
$5 – $26
Oscar Health 205
$9
$5 – $47
UCare 60
$10
$5 – $59
Geisinger 70
$10
$5 – $32
SelectHealth 47
$11
$5 – $63
Priority Health 56
$12
$4 – $41
Health Net 319
$12
$5 – $129
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1329
$12
$5 – $89
Cigna 1190
$16
$5 – $86
Aetna 1421
$17
$5 – $85
HealthPartners 265
$19
$5 – $80
Harvard Pilgrim 56
$21
$5 – $54
Medica 241
$22
$5 – $86
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 147
$25
$7 – $112
Security Health Plan 50
$30
$5 – $56
Sanford Health Plan 69
$31
$6 – $84
Coventry 164
$41
$5 – $97
AvMed 59
$51
$6 – $309
MultiPlan / PHCS network 869
$51
$10 – $187
Healthcare Highways 51
$71
$16 – $181

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$6
New Jersey$13
Rhode Island$13
Tennessee$16
Puerto Rico$21
Oregon$22

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDAustin, TXNew York, NYCincinnati, OHDallas, TXSacramento, CAOklahoma City, OKBaton Rouge, LABronx, NYBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCLos Angeles, CAMilwaukee, WINew Orleans, LASaint Louis, MOAlbuquerque, NMBirmingham, ALBoston, MAFort Worth, TXHouston, TXKansas City, MOLittle Rock, AR

Prices by state

CaliforniaTexasOhioIllinoisNew YorkPennsylvaniaWisconsinMinnesotaNorth CarolinaFloridaLouisianaMichiganGeorgiaMissouriTennesseeNebraskaOklahomaKentuckyColoradoArkansasIowaSouth DakotaKansasIndianaVirginiaNew JerseyWashingtonArizonaMarylandMassachusettsMississippiWest VirginiaMaineAlabamaSouth CarolinaNorth DakotaMontanaOregonIdahoNew MexicoNew HampshireUtahNevadaPuerto RicoConnecticutHawaiiWyomingVermontRhode IslandDelawareAlaskaWashington DC

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2252 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $37, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $65, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $10, a Medicare rate of about $5. Most cash prices fall between $9 and $110 — 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 Calcium blood test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2252 US hospitals is $37. Most hospitals fall between $9 and $110. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Calcium blood test?
Medicare pays about $5. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Calcium blood 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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