Hepatitis B test Cost by Hospital

Hepatitis B test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2276 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$65median cash price · 2276 hospitals, 52 statestypically $19–$172 depending on the hospital
≈ 6.3× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$114
Cash / self-pay
$65
Insurer-negotiated
$21
Medicare pays
$10
$19$172
Median cash $65  ·  Medicare $10  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $65 — about 6.3× the Medicare rate ($10). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($21).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $114 list price could save about $49 (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
Dayton General Hospital Dayton, WA $10 $11 — 102 min 14.9%
Riverview Regional Medical Center Gadsden, AL $10 $10 ★ 3/5 160 min 15.7%
Paradise Valley Hospital National City, CA $10 $10 ★ 3/5 202 min 16.0%
Saint Francis Medical Center Lynwood, CA $10 $10 ★ 3/5 250 min 14.9%
Encino Hospital Medical Center Encino, CA $10 $10 ★ 3/5 135 min 15.6%
Garden Grove Hospital & Medical Center Garden Grove, CA $10 $10 ★ 2/5 138 min 16.6%
West Anaheim Medical Center Anaheim, CA $10 $10 ★ 2/5 196 min 16.6%
Huntington Beach Hospital Huntington Beach, CA $10 $10 ★ 1/5 173 min 14.8%
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital La Palma, CA $10 $10 ★ 3/5 214 min 16.5%
Chino Valley Medical Center Chino, CA $10 $10 ★ 4/5 173 min 16.1%
San Dimas Community Hospital San Dimas, CA $10 $10 ★ 2/5 155 min 15.5%
Desert Valley Hospital Victorville, CA $10 $10 ★ 3/5 173 min 15.8%
Sherman Oaks Hospital Sherman Oaks, CA $10 $10 ★ 2/5 153 min 15.8%
Montclair Hospital Medical Center Montclair, CA $10 $10 ★ 3/5 151 min 15.3%
Southern Regional Medical Center Riverdale, GA $10 $10 ★ 1/5 260 min 15.5%
Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc Newnan, GA $10 $10 ★ 5/5 — 15.7%
Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center Chicago, IL $10 $10 ★ 3/5 184 min 14.0%
Monroe Hospital Bloomington, IN $10 $10 ★ 4/5 105 min 15.1%
Saint John Hospital Leavenworth, KS $10 $11 ★ 3/5 124 min 15.5%
Providence Medical Center Kansas City, KS $10 $11 ★ 3/5 123 min 14.7%
Central Maine Medical Center Lewiston, ME $10 $10 ★ 4/5 239 min 14.5%
Lake Huron Medical Center Port Huron, MI $10 $10 ★ 4/5 169 min 14.6%
Garden City Hospital Garden City, MI $10 $10 ★ 2/5 108 min 16.3%
Hendricks Community Hospital Hendricks, MN $10 — — 111 min —
St Joseph Medical Center Kansas City, MO $10 $10 ★ 3/5 126 min 14.9%

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 June 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 Hepatitis B 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: $65; Medicare pays $10.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Amerigroup 176
$10
$5 – $53
Tricare / VA 451
$10
$9 – $74
Medicare 557
$10
$10 – $52
Medicaid 351
$10
$6 – $69
Independent Health 52
$11
$9 – $38
UnitedHealthcare 1525
$11
$9 – $104
Devoted Health 240
$11
$10 – $12
MVP Health Care 81
$11
$9 – $92
Molina Healthcare 558
$11
$9 – $52
Centene / Ambetter 829
$12
$9 – $95
Univera 16
$12
$9 – $15
Bright Health 65
$12
$10 – $21
Highmark 126
$13
$7 – $53
EmblemHealth 63
$13
$10 – $88
AmeriHealth 243
$14
$10 – $57
Humana 1049
$15
$10 – $115
Anthem 583
$16
$8 – $83
Kaiser Permanente 227
$17
$7 – $105
Oscar Health 202
$17
$10 – $67
Health Net 310
$17
$4 – $168
UPMC Health Plan 86
$18
$10 – $67
UCare 60
$18
$10 – $78
Geisinger 67
$19
$10 – $50
SelectHealth 47
$20
$10 – $117
AvMed 59
$21
$4 – $253
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1326
$23
$10 – $113
Medica 241
$26
$11 – $111
Aetna 1413
$27
$10 – $130
Priority Health 57
$28
$7 – $71
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 151
$30
$10 – $165
Cigna 1185
$32
$10 – $140
Harvard Pilgrim 58
$34
$10 – $107
HealthPartners 262
$37
$11 – $104
Sanford Health Plan 71
$43
$10 – $86
Coventry 160
$53
$10 – $205
Security Health Plan 50
$54
$10 – $83
MultiPlan / PHCS network 864
$76
$16 – $214
Healthcare Highways 51
$81
$28 – $241

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$19
New York$33
Alabama$33
Arizona$34
Tennessee$36
Oklahoma$39

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXBaltimore, MDDallas, TXNew York, NYPhiladelphia, PACincinnati, OHSacramento, CAFort Worth, TXOklahoma City, OKBaton Rouge, LABronx, NYBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCLos Angeles, CAMilwaukee, WISaint Louis, MOAlbuquerque, NMBirmingham, ALBoston, MAHouston, TXMiami, FLNew Orleans, LAOmaha, NE

Prices by state

TexasCaliforniaOhioFloridaNew YorkIllinoisPennsylvaniaWisconsinMinnesotaNorth CarolinaLouisianaMichiganGeorgiaTennesseeMissouriNebraskaColoradoIowaOklahomaKentuckyKansasSouth DakotaVirginiaArkansasNew JerseyIndianaWashingtonMarylandArizonaMassachusettsMississippiWest VirginiaAlabamaMaineSouth CarolinaNorth DakotaOregonIdahoMontanaNew MexicoNew HampshireUtahConnecticutPuerto RicoNevadaHawaiiWyomingVermontRhode IslandDelawareAlaskaWashington DC

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2276 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $65, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $114, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $21, a Medicare rate of about $10. Most cash prices fall between $19 and $172 — 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 Hepatitis B test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2276 US hospitals is $65. Most hospitals fall between $19 and $172. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Hepatitis B 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 Hepatitis B 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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