Total IgE allergy test Cost by Hospital

Total IgE allergy test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2228 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$74median cash price · 2228 hospitals, 52 statestypically $21–$199 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.5× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$134
Cash / self-pay
$74
Insurer-negotiated
$27
Medicare pays
$16
$21$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 $134 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 ★ 3/5 189 min 15.3%
HCA Florida Lake City Hospital Lake City, FL $12 $16 ★ 3/5 120 min 16.2%
Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital Sanford, FL $12 $16 ★ 2/5 123 min 15.7%
Grove City Medical Center Grove City, PA $12 $17 ★ 4/5 147 min 14.1%
Methodist Dallas Medical Center Dallas, TX $12 $26 ★ 3/5 225 min 14.1%
Methodist Richardson Medical Center Richardson, TX $12 $18 ★ 4/5 181 min 15.3%
Methodist Charlton Medical Center Dallas, TX $12 $20 ★ 3/5 205 min 15.5%
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center Mansfield, TX $12 $17 ★ 4/5 208 min 15.0%
Methodist Southlake Medical Center Southlake, TX $12 $21 136 min 15.1%
Methodist Midlothian Medical Center Midlothian, TX $12 $18 ★ 4/5 163 min 14.4%
Methodist Celina Medical Center Celina, TX $12 $17
College Medical Center Long Beach, CA $12 $16 ★ 3/5 330 min 15.2%
College Hospital Cerritos, CA $12 $16
Glendora Hospital Glendora, CA $12 $16
Oviedo Medical Center Oviedo, FL $12 $16 ★ 3/5 102 min 15.9%
Neurobehavioral Hospital of the Palm Beaches-North Magnonia Park, FL $12 $16
Allegheny Valley Hospital Natrona, PA $12 $17 ★ 4/5 201 min 15.7%
Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $12 $17 ★ 3/5 274 min 14.7%
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-Euless-Bedford Bedford, TX $12 $18 ★ 4/5 146 min 15.2%
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano Plano, TX $12 $18 ★ 4/5 174 min 14.9%
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen Allen, TX $12 $18 ★ 4/5 140 min 14.6%
Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery Plan Plano, TX $12 $18 158 min 15.0%
St Mary's Medical Center West Palm Beach, FL $12 ★ 1/5 159 min 15.2%
Firelands Regional Medical Center Sandusky, OH $12 ★ 4/5 174 min 15.0%
Trinity Health Grand Haven Hospital Grand Haven, MI $12 $16 ★ 4/5 76 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 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 179
$16
$6 – $45
UnitedHealthcare 1519
$16
$10 – $111
Medicare 552
$16
$16 – $47
Medicaid 345
$16
$9 – $58
EmblemHealth 61
$16
$9 – $83
Independent Health 51
$17
$14 – $17
Devoted Health 253
$17
$16 – $19
Univera 16
$17
$14 – $24
Molina Healthcare 570
$17
$9 – $36
Humana 1066
$18
$15 – $147
Bright Health 65
$18
$16 – $33
Centene / Ambetter 817
$19
$14 – $88
Tricare / VA 449
$19
$14 – $69
UPMC Health Plan 99
$20
$16 – $95
Highmark 125
$20
$11 – $88
Anthem 596
$20
$14 – $104
AmeriHealth 251
$21
$16 – $60
Kaiser Permanente 223
$21
$6 – $90
AvMed 61
$22
$3 – $239
Geisinger 69
$24
$16 – $79
Health Net 305
$24
$5 – $183
Oscar Health 216
$27
$16 – $61
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1312
$29
$15 – $137
Aetna 1415
$31
$12 – $137
SelectHealth 46
$32
$16 – $121
MVP Health Care 78
$36
$13 – $100
Medica 235
$36
$16 – $137
UCare 64
$37
$16 – $106
Cigna 1193
$40
$11 – $152
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 141
$43
$16 – $368
Priority Health 54
$44
$10 – $96
Harvard Pilgrim 52
$47
$16 – $149
HealthPartners 261
$53
$17 – $153
Coventry 166
$56
$14 – $205
Security Health Plan 54
$64
$16 – $155
Sanford Health Plan 69
$70
$17 – $152
MultiPlan / PHCS network 873
$74
$9 – $214
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$20
Puerto Rico$32
Arizona$39
Maryland$43
Arkansas$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 2228 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $74, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $134, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $27, a Medicare rate of about $16. Most cash prices fall between $21 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 2228 US hospitals is $74. Most hospitals fall between $21 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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