Estradiol (estrogen) test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2307 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $120 — about 4.3× the Medicare rate ($28). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($56).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $212 list price could save about $92 (43%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lucie Medical Center | Port Saint Lucie, FL | $18 | $28 | ★ 1/5 | 95 min | 17.5% |
| Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $18 | — | ★ 2/5 | 144 min | 15.9% |
| St Mary's Medical Center | West Palm Beach, FL | $18 | — | ★ 1/5 | 159 min | 15.2% |
| Canonsburg General Hospital | Canonsburg, PA | $18 | $28 | ★ 3/5 | 155 min | 15.6% |
| Forbes Hospital | Monroeville, PA | $18 | $29 | ★ 3/5 | 252 min | 16.5% |
| UCSF Health Saint Francis Hospital | San Francisco, CA | $19 | $17 | ★ 3/5 | 140 min | 14.7% |
| Cumberland Medical Center | Crossville, TN | $19 | $31 | ★ 4/5 | 201 min | 15.1% |
| Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $19 | $29 | ★ 2/5 | 199 min | 15.7% |
| Roane Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $19 | $29 | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | 15.5% |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $19 | $29 | ★ 4/5 | 184 min | 15.0% |
| Leconte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $19 | $31 | ★ 5/5 | 195 min | 14.4% |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $19 | $29 | ★ 3/5 | 242 min | 15.1% |
| Cheshire Medical Center | Keene, NH | $19 | $29 | ★ 4/5 | 224 min | 14.9% |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $19 | $56 | — | 114 min | 15.0% |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc | Miami Beach, FL | $19 | $19 | ★ 3/5 | 172 min | 15.3% |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $19 | $29 | ★ 4/5 | 170 min | 14.6% |
| Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital | Tulsa, OK | $19 | $19 | — | 208 min | 15.3% |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center | Greeley, CO | $19 | $67 | ★ 4/5 | 145 min | 14.6% |
| Banner North Co Medical Center-Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $19 | $67 | ★ 3/5 | 142 min | 14.3% |
| Grove City Medical Center | Grove City, PA | $19 | $28 | ★ 4/5 | 147 min | 14.1% |
| University Medical Center of El Paso | El Paso, TX | $20 | $28 | ★ 3/5 | 242 min | 15.4% |
| Tucson Medical Center | Tucson, AZ | $20 | $29 | ★ 2/5 | 207 min | 14.6% |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital | Bar Harbor, ME | $20 | $84 | — | 130 min | 14.6% |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $20 | $30 | ★ 4/5 | 181 min | 15.3% |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $20 | $30 | ★ 4/5 | 163 min | 14.4% |
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 Estradiol (estrogen) 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: $120; Medicare pays $28.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Amerigroup | 179 |
$7 – $59 |
| Tricare / VA | 455 |
$25 – $120 |
| Medicare | 566 |
$27 – $86 |
| Medicaid | 359 |
$17 – $97 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1551 |
$23 – $167 |
| AmeriHealth | 252 |
$22 – $80 |
| Devoted Health | 253 |
$28 – $31 |
| Independent Health | 51 |
$24 – $43 |
| MVP Health Care | 81 |
$21 – $212 |
| Univera | 16 |
$24 – $41 |
| Highmark | 126 |
$18 – $106 |
| Geisinger | 69 |
$25 – $136 |
| Molina Healthcare | 572 |
$16 – $77 |
| AvMed | 61 |
$8 – $66 |
| Bright Health | 64 |
$28 – $56 |
| Anthem | 600 |
$19 – $175 |
| EmblemHealth | 62 |
$28 – $181 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 221 |
$18 – $183 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 100 |
$26 – $164 |
| Humana | 1074 |
$28 – $238 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 824 |
$23 – $134 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1339 |
$24 – $186 |
| Oscar Health | 218 |
$28 – $110 |
| Health Net | 303 |
$22 – $253 |
| Priority Health | 57 |
$15 – $158 |
| Aetna | 1433 |
$25 – $223 |
| SelectHealth | 48 |
$28 – $187 |
| UCare | 66 |
$27 – $161 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 57 |
$16 – $205 |
| Cigna | 1207 |
$22 – $232 |
| Medica | 241 |
$28 – $236 |
| HealthPartners | 269 |
$28 – $231 |
| Coventry | 167 |
$24 – $304 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 145 |
$31 – $408 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 70 |
$44 – $226 |
| Security Health Plan | 54 |
$28 – $168 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 873 |
$32 – $359 |
| Healthcare Highways | 50 |
$51 – $548 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Maryland | $43 |
| New Jersey | $46 |
| Arizona | $55 |
| Mississippi | $55 |
| Florida | $60 |
| Tennessee | $68 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Sacks, MD | Urology | Los Angeles, CA | 1,930 |
| Kiarash Michel, M.D. | Urology | Los Angeles, CA | 1,460 |
| Mark Scholz, M.D. | Hematology-Oncology | Marina Del Rey, CA | 1,124 |
| Nicholas Maruniak, MD | Pathology | Oxford, FL | 1,074 |
| David Klein, M.D.,FACA,FACPM | General Practice | Longwood, FL | 1,028 |
| David Josephson, MD | Urology | Los Angeles, CA | 807 |
| Justin Houman, MD | Urology | Los Angeles, CA | 725 |
| Carl Lord, M.D. | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Columbia, MD | 699 |
| Danita Ionescu, MD | Family Practice | Amityville, NY | 495 |
| Gail Jones, M.D. | Urology | Little Rock, AR | 466 |
| Charity Gardner, ANP | Nurse Practitioner | Amarillo, TX | 409 |
| Evan Appelbaum, M.D. | Cardiology | Chestnut Hill, MA | 385 |
Does Medicare cover Estradiol (estrogen) test?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Estradiol (estrogen) test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $28. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $6 — 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 2307 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $120, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $212, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $44, a Medicare rate of about $28. Most cash prices fall between $31 and $296 — 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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