Total IgE allergy test Cost by Hospital

Total IgE allergy test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2242 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$74median cash price · 2242 hospitals, 52 statestypically $20–$199 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.5× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$135
Cash / self-pay
$74
Insurer-negotiated
$27
Medicare pays
$16
$20$199
Median cash $74  ·  Medicare $16  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $74 — about 4.5× the Medicare rate ($16). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($33).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $135 list price could save about $60 (45%).

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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
Banner Ocotillo Medical Center Chandler, AZ $11 $20 ★ 3/5 180 min —
HCA Florida Lake City Hospital Lake City, FL $12 $16 ★ 3/5 114 min —
Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital Sanford, FL $12 $16 ★ 2/5 121 min —
Grove City Medical Center Grove City, PA $12 $17 ★ 4/5 150 min —
Methodist Dallas Medical Center Dallas, TX $12 $26 ★ 3/5 229 min —
Methodist Richardson Medical Center Richardson, TX $12 $18 ★ 4/5 182 min —
Methodist Charlton Medical Center Dallas, TX $12 $20 ★ 3/5 213 min —
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center Mansfield, TX $12 $17 ★ 4/5 212 min —
Methodist Southlake Medical Center Southlake, TX $12 $21 — 140 min —
Methodist Midlothian Medical Center Midlothian, TX $12 $18 ★ 4/5 159 min —
Methodist Celina Medical Center Celina, TX $12 $17 — — —
Ashtabula County Medical Center Ashtabula, OH $12 $16 ★ 3/5 194 min —
College Medical Center Long Beach, CA $12 $16 ★ 3/5 322 min —
College Hospital Cerritos, CA $12 $16 — — —
Glendora Hospital Glendora, CA $12 $16 — — —
Oviedo Medical Center Oviedo, FL $12 $16 ★ 3/5 99 min —
Neurobehavioral Hospital of the Palm Beaches-North Magnonia Park, FL $12 $16 — — —
Allegheny Valley Hospital Natrona, PA $12 $17 ★ 4/5 203 min —
Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $12 $17 ★ 3/5 274 min —
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-Euless-Bedford Bedford, TX $12 $18 ★ 4/5 150 min —
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano Plano, TX $12 $18 ★ 4/5 174 min —
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen Allen, TX $12 $18 ★ 4/5 136 min —
Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery Plan Plano, TX $12 $18 — 164 min —
St Mary's Medical Center West Palm Beach, FL $12 — ★ 1/5 155 min —
Firelands Regional Medical Center Sandusky, OH $12 — ★ 4/5 177 min —

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 October 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 Total IgE allergy 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: $74; Medicare pays $16.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Amerigroup 181
$16
$6 – $45
Medicare 560
$16
$16 – $47
Medicaid 349
$16
$9 – $58
UnitedHealthcare 1551
$17
$10 – $111
Independent Health 51
$17
$14 – $17
Devoted Health 257
$17
$16 – $19
Univera 16
$17
$14 – $24
Molina Healthcare 577
$17
$9 – $36
Humana 1080
$18
$15 – $149
Bright Health 66
$18
$16 – $33
Centene / Ambetter 837
$19
$14 – $89
Tricare / VA 451
$19
$14 – $69
Highmark 128
$20
$11 – $93
AmeriHealth 252
$21
$16 – $60
UPMC Health Plan 102
$21
$16 – $95
Anthem 615
$21
$14 – $105
Kaiser Permanente 224
$21
$6 – $91
AvMed 63
$22
$3 – $227
Geisinger 69
$24
$16 – $79
Health Net 308
$24
$5 – $183
Oscar Health 230
$27
$16 – $60
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1319
$29
$15 – $138
Aetna 1440
$31
$12 – $138
SelectHealth 46
$32
$16 – $121
EmblemHealth 74
$34
$13 – $69
Medica 238
$37
$16 – $138
UCare 65
$37
$16 – $107
MVP Health Care 79
$39
$13 – $98
Cigna 1216
$40
$11 – $153
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 142
$43
$16 – $368
Priority Health 53
$44
$10 – $96
Harvard Pilgrim 52
$47
$16 – $154
HealthPartners 262
$53
$17 – $157
Coventry 171
$56
$14 – $204
Security Health Plan 54
$64
$16 – $155
Sanford Health Plan 71
$70
$17 – $158
MultiPlan / PHCS network 887
$74
$9 – $216
Healthcare Highways 49
$84
$26 – $237

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
Arizona$39
Maryland$43
Arkansas$50
Puerto Rico$50
Alabama$50

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 Total IgE allergy test?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Total IgE allergy test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $16. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $3 — 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 2242 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $74, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $135, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $27, a Medicare rate of about $16. Most cash prices fall between $20 and $199 — 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 Total IgE allergy test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2242 US hospitals is $74. Most hospitals fall between $20 and $199. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Total IgE allergy test?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $16). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Total IgE allergy test?
Medicare pays about $16. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Total IgE allergy 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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