Hepatitis B test Cost by Hospital

Hepatitis B test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2323 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$65median cash price · 2323 hospitals, 52 statestypically $19–$171 depending on the hospital
≈ 6.3× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$113
Cash / self-pay
$65
Insurer-negotiated
$21
Medicare pays
$10
$19$171
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 $113 list price could save about $48 (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 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.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Amerigroup 179
$10
$5 – $53
Tricare / VA 455
$10
$9 – $74
Medicare 559
$10
$10 – $55
Medicaid 357
$10
$6 – $69
Independent Health 53
$11
$9 – $22
UnitedHealthcare 1556
$11
$9 – $102
Devoted Health 253
$11
$10 – $12
MVP Health Care 81
$11
$9 – $92
Molina Healthcare 582
$11
$9 – $52
Centene / Ambetter 834
$12
$9 – $94
Univera 16
$12
$9 – $15
Bright Health 65
$12
$10 – $21
Highmark 126
$13
$7 – $53
EmblemHealth 63
$13
$10 – $88
AmeriHealth 255
$14
$10 – $54
Humana 1075
$15
$10 – $115
Kaiser Permanente 228
$15
$7 – $105
Anthem 608
$16
$8 – $83
Health Net 312
$18
$4 – $167
UPMC Health Plan 98
$18
$10 – $59
UCare 64
$18
$10 – $78
Oscar Health 215
$19
$10 – $52
Geisinger 67
$19
$10 – $50
SelectHealth 47
$20
$10 – $117
AvMed 61
$21
$4 – $253
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1340
$23
$10 – $113
Medica 243
$26
$11 – $110
Aetna 1442
$27
$10 – $130
Priority Health 57
$28
$7 – $71
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 151
$30
$10 – $165
Cigna 1216
$32
$10 – $140
Harvard Pilgrim 58
$34
$10 – $107
HealthPartners 269
$38
$11 – $104
Sanford Health Plan 71
$43
$10 – $86
Coventry 164
$53
$10 – $205
Security Health Plan 53
$54
$10 – $83
MultiPlan / PHCS network 889
$75
$17 – $212
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$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.

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

How much does Hepatitis B test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2323 US hospitals is $65. Most hospitals fall between $19 and $171. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Hepatitis B test?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $10). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
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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