Total IgE allergy test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2228 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
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%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Amerigroup | 179 |
$6 – $45 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1519 |
$10 – $111 |
| Medicare | 552 |
$16 – $47 |
| Medicaid | 345 |
$9 – $58 |
| EmblemHealth | 61 |
$9 – $83 |
| Independent Health | 51 |
$14 – $17 |
| Devoted Health | 253 |
$16 – $19 |
| Univera | 16 |
$14 – $24 |
| Molina Healthcare | 570 |
$9 – $36 |
| Humana | 1066 |
$15 – $147 |
| Bright Health | 65 |
$16 – $33 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 817 |
$14 – $88 |
| Tricare / VA | 449 |
$14 – $69 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 99 |
$16 – $95 |
| Highmark | 125 |
$11 – $88 |
| Anthem | 596 |
$14 – $104 |
| AmeriHealth | 251 |
$16 – $60 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 223 |
$6 – $90 |
| AvMed | 61 |
$3 – $239 |
| Geisinger | 69 |
$16 – $79 |
| Health Net | 305 |
$5 – $183 |
| Oscar Health | 216 |
$16 – $61 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1312 |
$15 – $137 |
| Aetna | 1415 |
$12 – $137 |
| SelectHealth | 46 |
$16 – $121 |
| MVP Health Care | 78 |
$13 – $100 |
| Medica | 235 |
$16 – $137 |
| UCare | 64 |
$16 – $106 |
| Cigna | 1193 |
$11 – $152 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 141 |
$16 – $368 |
| Priority Health | 54 |
$10 – $96 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 52 |
$16 – $149 |
| HealthPartners | 261 |
$17 – $153 |
| Coventry | 166 |
$14 – $205 |
| Security Health Plan | 54 |
$16 – $155 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 69 |
$17 – $152 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 873 |
$9 – $214 |
| Healthcare Highways | 49 |
$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
| State | Median 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.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Franco, M.D. | Rheumatology | Riverside, CA | 814 |
| Patricia Salvato, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Houston, TX | 210 |
| Joseph Addeo, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Brooklyn, NY | 109 |
| Frank Lichtenberger, MD, PHD | Allergy/ Immunology | Statesville, NC | 89 |
| Bradley Chastant, MD | Otolaryngology | Lafayette, LA | 67 |
| Nicholas Sorrel, MD | Otolaryngology | Thibodaux, LA | 67 |
| Samy Sidhom, M.D., M.P.H. | Pulmonary Disease | Boston, MA | 59 |
| David Foreman, M.D. | Otolaryngology | Lafayette, LA | 51 |
| Ryan Chastant, M.D. | Otolaryngology | Lafayette, LA | 46 |
| Humayun Ashraf, M.D. | Pulmonary Disease | Hutchinson, KS | 45 |
| Cara Nelson | Nurse Practitioner | Fayetteville, NC | 36 |
| Justin Tenney, M.D. | Otolaryngology | Thibodaux, LA | 36 |
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
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