DHEA-sulfate test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2224 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
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%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| AvMed | 63 |
$4 – $45 |
| Amerigroup | 179 |
$11 – $51 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1536 |
$18 – $134 |
| Tricare / VA | 447 |
$20 – $100 |
| Medicare | 549 |
$22 – $70 |
| Medicaid | 350 |
$12 – $70 |
| Independent Health | 50 |
$19 – $24 |
| Devoted Health | 254 |
$22 – $25 |
| AmeriHealth | 249 |
$18 – $75 |
| Univera | 16 |
$19 – $33 |
| Highmark | 128 |
$15 – $87 |
| MVP Health Care | 83 |
$20 – $128 |
| Molina Healthcare | 565 |
$13 – $50 |
| Bright Health | 65 |
$22 – $44 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 830 |
$19 – $116 |
| Humana | 1062 |
$22 – $247 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 212 |
$15 – $182 |
| EmblemHealth | 74 |
$22 – $101 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 102 |
$22 – $117 |
| Anthem | 599 |
$17 – $153 |
| Geisinger | 68 |
$22 – $107 |
| Oscar Health | 229 |
$22 – $113 |
| Aetna | 1414 |
$18 – $212 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1303 |
$19 – $183 |
| Health Net | 299 |
$6 – $286 |
| SelectHealth | 48 |
$22 – $175 |
| Priority Health | 53 |
$12 – $153 |
| UCare | 64 |
$13 – $146 |
| Medica | 236 |
$22 – $225 |
| Cigna | 1197 |
$17 – $216 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 57 |
$22 – $158 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 143 |
$26 – $297 |
| HealthPartners | 263 |
$22 – $238 |
| Coventry | 168 |
$22 – $438 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 69 |
$36 – $251 |
| Security Health Plan | 54 |
$22 – $195 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 869 |
$25 – $354 |
| Healthcare Highways | 50 |
$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
| State | Median 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.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yelena Sokolova, MD | Rheumatology | Brooklyn, NY | 1,538 |
| Kiarash Michel, M.D. | Urology | Los Angeles, CA | 1,458 |
| David Klein, M.D.,FACA,FACPM | General Practice | Longwood, FL | 1,021 |
| Al Franco, M.D. | Rheumatology | Riverside, CA | 818 |
| Carl Lord, M.D. | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Columbia, MD | 682 |
| Danita Ionescu, MD | Family Practice | Amityville, NY | 496 |
| Rita Ellithorpe, M.D. | General Practice | Tustin, CA | 232 |
| Modhi Gude, MD | Internal Medicine | Oklahoma City, OK | 231 |
| Jean Huynh, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Riverside, CA | 191 |
| Joshua Hare, D.O. | Pain Management | Chattanooga, TN | 178 |
| Alfred Shtainer, MD | Urology | New York, NY | 171 |
| Bonnie Nece, MSN, ARNP-BC | Nurse Practitioner | Asheville, NC | 157 |
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
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