DHEA-sulfate test Cost by Hospital

DHEA-sulfate test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2224 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$101median cash price · 2224 hospitals, 52 statestypically $26–$282 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.5× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$185
Cash / self-pay
$101
Insurer-negotiated
$36
Medicare pays
$22
$26$282
Median cash $101  ·  Medicare $22  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
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1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $101 — about 4.5× the Medicare rate ($22). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($44).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $185 list price could save about $85 (46%).

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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
Grove City Medical Center Grove City, PA $15 $23 ★ 4/5 150 min —
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Fort Collins, CO $15 $44 — 118 min —
Banner North Colorado Medical Center Greeley, CO $15 $53 ★ 4/5 137 min —
Banner North Co Medical Center-Loveland Campus Loveland, CO $15 $53 ★ 3/5 140 min —
Denver Health & Hospital Authority Denver, CO $15 $22 ★ 3/5 208 min —
Harrison County Community Hospital Bethany, MO $16 $19 ★ 3/5 109 min —
Allegheny Valley Hospital Natrona, PA $16 $22 ★ 4/5 203 min —
Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $16 $22 ★ 3/5 274 min —
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital Manistee, MI $16 $16 ★ 4/5 125 min —
Methodist Dallas Medical Center Dallas, TX $17 $35 ★ 3/5 229 min —
Methodist Richardson Medical Center Richardson, TX $17 $24 ★ 4/5 182 min —
Methodist Charlton Medical Center Dallas, TX $17 $27 ★ 3/5 213 min —
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center Mansfield, TX $17 $24 ★ 4/5 212 min —
Methodist Southlake Medical Center Southlake, TX $17 $29 — 140 min —
Methodist Midlothian Medical Center Midlothian, TX $17 $24 ★ 4/5 159 min —
Methodist Celina Medical Center Celina, TX $17 $24 — — —
Firelands Regional Medical Center Sandusky, OH $17 — ★ 4/5 177 min —
College Medical Center Long Beach, CA $17 $22 ★ 3/5 322 min —
College Hospital Cerritos, CA $17 $22 — — —
Glendora Hospital Glendora, CA $17 $22 — — —
Cumberland Medical Center Crossville, TN $17 $25 ★ 4/5 204 min —
Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association Morristown, TN $17 $23 ★ 2/5 198 min —
Roane Medical Center Harriman, TN $17 $23 ★ 4/5 174 min —
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge Oak Ridge, TN $17 $23 ★ 4/5 186 min —
Leconte Medical Center Sevierville, TN $17 $25 ★ 5/5 200 min —

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 October 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 DHEA-sulfate 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: $101; Medicare pays $22.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
AvMed 63
$22
$4 – $45
Amerigroup 179
$22
$11 – $51
UnitedHealthcare 1536
$22
$18 – $134
Tricare / VA 447
$22
$20 – $100
Medicare 549
$22
$22 – $70
Medicaid 350
$22
$12 – $70
Independent Health 50
$22
$19 – $24
Devoted Health 254
$22
$22 – $25
AmeriHealth 249
$23
$18 – $75
Univera 16
$23
$19 – $33
Highmark 128
$24
$15 – $87
MVP Health Care 83
$24
$20 – $128
Molina Healthcare 565
$24
$13 – $50
Bright Health 65
$24
$22 – $44
Centene / Ambetter 830
$27
$19 – $116
Humana 1062
$28
$22 – $247
Kaiser Permanente 212
$29
$15 – $182
EmblemHealth 74
$29
$22 – $101
UPMC Health Plan 102
$33
$22 – $117
Anthem 599
$33
$17 – $153
Geisinger 68
$34
$22 – $107
Oscar Health 229
$37
$22 – $113
Aetna 1414
$37
$18 – $212
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1303
$37
$19 – $183
Health Net 299
$38
$6 – $286
SelectHealth 48
$43
$22 – $175
Priority Health 53
$43
$12 – $153
UCare 64
$43
$13 – $146
Medica 236
$51
$22 – $225
Cigna 1197
$52
$17 – $216
Harvard Pilgrim 57
$56
$22 – $158
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 143
$59
$26 – $297
HealthPartners 263
$64
$22 – $238
Coventry 168
$86
$22 – $438
Sanford Health Plan 69
$88
$36 – $251
Security Health Plan 54
$98
$22 – $195
MultiPlan / PHCS network 869
$116
$25 – $354
Healthcare Highways 50
$161
$37 – $515

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$26
Arizona$26
Maryland$43
Arkansas$57
Tennessee$58
Alabama$58

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
Yelena Sokolova, MDRheumatologyBrooklyn, NY1,538
Kiarash Michel, M.D.UrologyLos Angeles, CA1,458
David Klein, M.D.,FACA,FACPMGeneral PracticeLongwood, FL1,021
Al Franco, M.D.RheumatologyRiverside, CA818
Carl Lord, M.D.Obstetrics & GynecologyColumbia, MD682
Danita Ionescu, MDFamily PracticeAmityville, NY496
Rita Ellithorpe, M.D.General PracticeTustin, CA232
Modhi Gude, MDInternal MedicineOklahoma City, OK231
Jean Huynh, PA-CPhysician AssistantRiverside, CA191
Joshua Hare, D.O.Pain ManagementChattanooga, TN178
Alfred Shtainer, MDUrologyNew York, NY171
Bonnie Nece, MSN, ARNP-BCNurse PractitionerAsheville, NC157

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Does Medicare cover DHEA-sulfate test?

Yes — Medicare generally covers DHEA-sulfate test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $22. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $4 — 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 2224 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $101, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $185, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $36, a Medicare rate of about $22. Most cash prices fall between $26 and $282 — 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 DHEA-sulfate test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2224 US hospitals is $101. Most hospitals fall between $26 and $282. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover DHEA-sulfate test?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $22). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for DHEA-sulfate test?
Medicare pays about $22. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do DHEA-sulfate 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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