GGT liver test Cost by Hospital

GGT liver test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2300 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$48median cash price · 2300 hospitals, 52 statestypically $13–$134 depending on the hospital
≈ 6.7× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$84
Cash / self-pay
$48
Insurer-negotiated
$15
Medicare pays
$7
$13$134
Median cash $48  ·  Medicare $7  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $48 — about 6.7× the Medicare rate ($7). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($14).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $84 list price could save about $36 (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
Sterling Regional Medcenter Sterling, CO $7 $20 ★ 3/5 99 min 15.0%
Community Memorial Hospital Cloquet, MN $7 $11 128 min 15.2%
Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital Baltimore, MD $7
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Valencia, CA $7 $7 ★ 2/5 172 min 15.1%
Bear Valley Community Hospital Big Bear Lake, CA $8 $7 143 min
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Natchitoches, LA $8 $8 ★ 4/5 160 min 15.4%
Marion General Hospital Marion, IN $8 $9 ★ 3/5 126 min 14.6%
Marion General Hospital Columbia, MS $8 $9 ★ 1/5 130 min 15.4%
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Newark, NJ $8 $4 ★ 2/5 169 min 14.9%
Clara Maass Medical Center Belleville, NJ $8 $4 ★ 3/5 138 min 16.1%
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway Rahway, NJ $8 $4 ★ 4/5 110 min 14.9%
Trinitas Regional Medical Center Elizabeth, NJ $8 $4 ★ 3/5 203 min 14.3%
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick, NJ $8 $4 ★ 2/5 197 min 15.5%
Community Medical Center Toms River, NJ $8 $4 ★ 1/5 182 min 15.7%
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Somerset Somerville, NJ $8 $4 ★ 3/5 184 min 14.6%
Jersey City Medical Center Jersey City, NJ $8 $4 ★ 3/5 190 min 16.1%
Monmouth Medical Center Long Branch, NJ $8 $4 ★ 3/5 129 min 16.2%
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, NJ $8 $4 ★ 3/5 120 min 15.9%
Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus Lakewood, NJ $8 $4 ★ 3/5 146 min 16.1%
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton Hamilton, NJ $8 $4 ★ 4/5 174 min 15.6%
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Galveston, TX $8 $7 ★ 3/5 191 min 16.0%
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute Harrisburg, PA $8 $18
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Montclair, NJ $8 $121 ★ 4/5 234 min 15.1%
Jefferson Stratford Hospital Stratford, NJ $8 $8 ★ 2/5 235 min 17.5%
The University Hospital Newark, NJ $8 $119 ★ 1/5 294 min 15.6%

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 GGT liver 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: $48; Medicare pays $7.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Amerigroup 179
$7
$3 – $26
Tricare / VA 456
$7
$6 – $57
Medicare 572
$7
$7 – $33
Medicaid 365
$7
$4 – $61
UnitedHealthcare 1570
$7
$6 – $74
Independent Health 50
$7
$6 – $8
Highmark 124
$7
$5 – $29
Univera 16
$8
$6 – $11
Devoted Health 255
$8
$7 – $8
MVP Health Care 81
$8
$5 – $74
Molina Healthcare 586
$8
$5 – $35
Humana 1094
$8
$7 – $80
Centene / Ambetter 828
$8
$6 – $58
Bright Health 65
$9
$7 – $15
Kaiser Permanente 228
$9
$5 – $102
EmblemHealth 61
$9
$5 – $51
AmeriHealth 254
$9
$6 – $35
Anthem 600
$10
$5 – $68
UPMC Health Plan 100
$10
$7 – $34
Oscar Health 219
$12
$7 – $42
Geisinger 70
$13
$7 – $35
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 146
$14
$7 – $179
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1343
$14
$6 – $86
Health Net 315
$14
$6 – $178
UCare 63
$14
$7 – $60
SelectHealth 47
$17
$7 – $69
Priority Health 57
$19
$5 – $60
Aetna 1448
$20
$7 – $94
Cigna 1225
$22
$7 – $94
Medica 239
$28
$7 – $81
HealthPartners 269
$29
$7 – $93
Harvard Pilgrim 58
$30
$7 – $72
AvMed 61
$35
$8 – $277
Sanford Health Plan 72
$36
$14 – $81
Security Health Plan 52
$37
$7 – $54
Coventry 169
$39
$7 – $105
MultiPlan / PHCS network 891
$60
$13 – $196
Healthcare Highways 51
$103
$20 – $251

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
Tennessee$14
New Jersey$17
Rhode Island$21
Mississippi$22
Puerto Rico$26

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
Irfan Fazil, M.D.Internal MedicineYuma, AZ15,179
Pauline Dell, FNP-CNurse PractitionerYuma, AZ13,915
Shahid Mansoor, MDNephrologyYuma, AZ12,199
Brenda Ellingson, NPNurse PractitionerYuma, AZ10,445
Rocio Eleid, M.D.NephrologyYuma, AZ9,837
Fariborz Delbakhsh, M.D.Internal MedicineSummerfield, FL3,230
Alex Dickert, M.D.Family PracticeCrystal River, FL2,981
Leon Schwechter, D.O.Internal MedicineGreenvale, NY1,908
Arnold Weg, MDInternal MedicineForest Hills, NY1,716
Hyatt Degreen, D.O.Medical OncologyLancaster, PA1,660
Chirag Patel, MDInternal MedicineChattanooga, TN1,627
Joo-Hyung Lee, MDRheumatologyOrange, CA1,602

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Does Medicare cover GGT liver test?

Yes — Medicare generally covers GGT liver test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $7. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $1 — 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 2300 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $48, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $84, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $15, a Medicare rate of about $7. Most cash prices fall between $13 and $134 — 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 GGT liver test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2300 US hospitals is $48. Most hospitals fall between $13 and $134. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover GGT liver test?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $7). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for GGT liver test?
Medicare pays about $7. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do GGT liver 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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