Hepatitis B test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2323 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
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 $113 list price could save about $48 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Amerigroup | 179 |
$5 – $53 |
| Tricare / VA | 455 |
$9 – $74 |
| Medicare | 559 |
$10 – $55 |
| Medicaid | 357 |
$6 – $69 |
| Independent Health | 53 |
$9 – $22 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1556 |
$9 – $102 |
| Devoted Health | 253 |
$10 – $12 |
| MVP Health Care | 81 |
$9 – $92 |
| Molina Healthcare | 582 |
$9 – $52 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 834 |
$9 – $94 |
| Univera | 16 |
$9 – $15 |
| Bright Health | 65 |
$10 – $21 |
| Highmark | 126 |
$7 – $53 |
| EmblemHealth | 63 |
$10 – $88 |
| AmeriHealth | 255 |
$10 – $54 |
| Humana | 1075 |
$10 – $115 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 228 |
$7 – $105 |
| Anthem | 608 |
$8 – $83 |
| Health Net | 312 |
$4 – $167 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 98 |
$10 – $59 |
| UCare | 64 |
$10 – $78 |
| Oscar Health | 215 |
$10 – $52 |
| Geisinger | 67 |
$10 – $50 |
| SelectHealth | 47 |
$10 – $117 |
| AvMed | 61 |
$4 – $253 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1340 |
$10 – $113 |
| Medica | 243 |
$11 – $110 |
| Aetna | 1442 |
$10 – $130 |
| Priority Health | 57 |
$7 – $71 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 151 |
$10 – $165 |
| Cigna | 1216 |
$10 – $140 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 58 |
$10 – $107 |
| HealthPartners | 269 |
$11 – $104 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 71 |
$10 – $86 |
| Coventry | 164 |
$10 – $205 |
| Security Health Plan | 53 |
$10 – $83 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 889 |
$17 – $212 |
| Healthcare Highways | 51 |
$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
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $19 |
| New York | $33 |
| Alabama | $33 |
| Arizona | $36 |
| Tennessee | $36 |
| Oklahoma | $39 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Heydt, M.D | Pathology | Silver Spring, MD | 492 |
| Maranda Dillon, NP-C | Nurse Practitioner | Flowood, MS | 162 |
| Joanne Wilkinson, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Wellesley, MA | 103 |
| Jocelyn Eslick, NP | Nurse Practitioner | Tulsa, OK | 98 |
| Michael Klein, MD | Family Practice | South Easton, MA | 94 |
| Michael Grant, MD | Rheumatology | St George, UT | 90 |
| Giovanni Geslani, D.O. | Rheumatology | Dallas, TX | 89 |
| Talat Kheshgi, M.D. | Rheumatology | Dallas, TX | 89 |
| Wayra Salazar Moreno | Internal Medicine | Silver Creek, NY | 85 |
| William Griever, M.D. | Family Practice | Halifax, MA | 77 |
| Emily Domingue, MD | Internal Medicine | Plymouth, MA | 74 |
| Michelle Ballard, NP-C | Nurse Practitioner | St George, UT | 73 |
Does Medicare cover Hepatitis B test?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Hepatitis B test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $10. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $2 — 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 2323 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $65, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $113, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $21, a Medicare rate of about $10. Most cash prices fall between $19 and $171 — 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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