D-dimer test Cost by Hospital

D-dimer test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2243 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$97median cash price · 2243 hospitals, 52 statestypically $25–$281 depending on the hospital
≈ 9.5× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$167
Cash / self-pay
$97
Insurer-negotiated
$23
Medicare pays
$10
$25$281
Median cash $97  ·  Medicare $10  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
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Typical cash price here is $97 — about 9.5× the Medicare rate ($10). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($20).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $167 list price could save about $70 (42%).

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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
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital Banning, CA $15 $11 ★ 3/5 191 min 14.6%
Banner Churchill Community Hospital Fallon, NV $15 $28 ★ 2/5 124 min 15.6%
Surgical Institute of Reading Wyomissing, PA $15 $61 16.0%
Banner Payson Medical Center Payson, AZ $15 $14 ★ 4/5 143 min 14.4%
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Shreveport, LA $15 $10 ★ 2/5 247 min 15.8%
The Children's Hospital of Alabama Birmingham, AL $16 $98
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Carson City, MI $16 $50 ★ 4/5 95 min 15.2%
Edward W Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI $16 $30 ★ 3/5 301 min 13.6%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton Saint Johns, MI $16 $17 ★ 4/5 183 min 15.0%
Sparrow Ionia Hospital Ionia, MI $16 $17 ★ 2/5 158 min 15.2%
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center Camp Hill, PA $16 $12 ★ 3/5 250 min 15.3%
Hurley Medical Center Flint, MI $16 $12 ★ 2/5 169 min 15.6%
St Mary Medical Center Long Beach, CA $16 $13 ★ 5/5 153 min 14.0%
St Mary-Corwin Hospital Pueblo, CO $16 $13 ★ 4/5 167 min 14.8%
Dunes Surgical Hospital Dakota Dunes, SD $16 $17 15.3%
University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL $17 $8 ★ 4/5 319 min 15.9%
Heritage Valley Beaver Beaver, PA $17 $11 ★ 3/5 185 min 14.5%
Heritage Valley Sewickley Sewickley, PA $17 $11 ★ 4/5 132 min 15.1%
Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital Dunn, NC $17 $10 ★ 3/5 216 min 14.3%
Cape Fear Valley-Bladen County Hospital Elizabethtown, NC $17 $68 191 min 15.0%
Page Hospital Page, AZ $17 $17 77 min
St Joseph Hospital Bangor, ME $17 $12 ★ 3/5 188 min 15.6%
Penn State Health St. Joseph Reading, PA $17 $12 ★ 3/5 216 min 15.6%
Doctors Medical Center Modesto, CA $17 ★ 1/5 223 min 16.0%
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus Raleigh, NC $17 $22 ★ 4/5 204 min 13.9%

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 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 D-dimer 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: $97; Medicare pays $10.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Amerigroup 175
$10
$5 – $42
Medicare 556
$10
$10 – $82
Medicaid 351
$10
$6 – $68
UnitedHealthcare 1510
$10
$9 – $163
Independent Health 49
$10
$9 – $11
Univera 16
$11
$9 – $15
Devoted Health 254
$11
$10 – $12
Highmark 121
$11
$7 – $47
Tricare / VA 442
$11
$10 – $93
Molina Healthcare 555
$11
$9 – $82
AmeriHealth 242
$12
$10 – $59
Bright Health 65
$12
$10 – $22
EmblemHealth 57
$12
$10 – $45
MVP Health Care 74
$12
$9 – $102
UPMC Health Plan 96
$13
$10 – $59
Centene / Ambetter 797
$14
$10 – $107
Geisinger 64
$15
$10 – $59
Anthem 571
$15
$9 – $83
Oscar Health 217
$17
$10 – $59
Kaiser Permanente 230
$19
$9 – $212
Humana 1059
$23
$10 – $136
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1315
$24
$10 – $175
SelectHealth 47
$24
$10 – $159
Priority Health 56
$26
$7 – $137
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 147
$29
$14 – $220
Health Net 306
$32
$10 – $523
Aetna 1396
$35
$10 – $221
Harvard Pilgrim 53
$36
$10 – $117
Cigna 1190
$39
$10 – $232
UCare 65
$54
$10 – $125
Security Health Plan 50
$66
$10 – $127
HealthPartners 261
$67
$11 – $181
Medica 244
$74
$10 – $188
Sanford Health Plan 71
$75
$28 – $176
Coventry 160
$84
$10 – $302
MultiPlan / PHCS network 870
$130
$26 – $486
AvMed 60
$133
$14 – $349
Healthcare Highways 48
$190
$32 – $444

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
New Jersey$21
New York$37
Puerto Rico$40
Rhode Island$40
Maryland$43
Tennessee$44

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
Ayman Karkoutly, M.D.Internal MedicineLubbock, TX1,112
Shahrooz Eshaghian, M.D.Hematology-OncologyLos Angeles, CA454
Jordan Vaughn, M.D.Internal MedicineBirmingham, AL384
Jeffrey Dlott, M.D.PathologyJacksonville, FL212
Grace Raja, M.D.Hematology-OncologyLittle Rock, AR170
Suneetha Challagundla, MDMedical OncologySan Antonio, TX155
Raymond Collier, MDFamily PracticeLubbock, TX130
Jack Cappitelli, MDInternal MedicineFair Lawn, NJ106
Robert Kronenthal, NPNurse PractitionerSan Antonio, TX104
Min Xu, M.D.PathologyTacoma, WA87
Joseph Gooch, MDFamily PracticeJackson, TN82
Tara Meadows, PACPhysician AssistantLynchburg, VA80

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Does Medicare cover D-dimer test?

Yes — Medicare generally covers D-dimer test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $10. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $2 — 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 2243 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $97, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $167, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $23, a Medicare rate of about $10. Most cash prices fall between $25 and $281 — 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 D-dimer test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2243 US hospitals is $97. Most hospitals fall between $25 and $281. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover D-dimer test?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $10). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for D-dimer test?
Medicare pays about $10. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do D-dimer 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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