LDH test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2264 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $43 — about 7.0× the Medicare rate ($6). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($12).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $76 list price could save about $33 (44%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $6 | $6 | ★ 3/5 | 330 min | 15.2% |
| College Hospital | Cerritos, CA | $6 | $6 | — | — | — |
| Glendora Hospital | Glendora, CA | $6 | $6 | — | — | — |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center | Natchitoches, LA | $6 | $6 | ★ 4/5 | 160 min | 15.4% |
| Banner-University Medical Center South Campus | Tucson, AZ | $7 | $8 | ★ 4/5 | 275 min | 14.5% |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, IN | $7 | $7 | ★ 3/5 | 126 min | 14.6% |
| Marion General Hospital | Columbia, MS | $7 | $7 | ★ 1/5 | 130 min | 15.4% |
| Methodist Hospital for Surgery | Addison, TX | $7 | $6 | ★ 4/5 | 120 min | 14.4% |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark, NJ | $7 | $3 | ★ 2/5 | 169 min | 14.9% |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | $7 | $3 | ★ 3/5 | 138 min | 16.1% |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway | Rahway, NJ | $7 | $3 | ★ 4/5 | 110 min | 14.9% |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | $7 | $3 | ★ 3/5 | 203 min | 14.3% |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ | $7 | $3 | ★ 2/5 | 197 min | 15.5% |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | $7 | $3 | ★ 1/5 | 182 min | 15.7% |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Somerset | Somerville, NJ | $7 | $3 | ★ 3/5 | 184 min | 14.6% |
| Jersey City Medical Center | Jersey City, NJ | $7 | $3 | ★ 3/5 | 190 min | 16.1% |
| Monmouth Medical Center | Long Branch, NJ | $7 | $3 | ★ 3/5 | 129 min | 16.2% |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Livingston, NJ | $7 | $3 | ★ 3/5 | 120 min | 15.9% |
| Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus | Lakewood, NJ | $7 | $3 | ★ 3/5 | 146 min | 16.1% |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton | Hamilton, NJ | $7 | $3 | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | 15.6% |
| University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston | Galveston, TX | $7 | $6 | ★ 3/5 | 191 min | 16.0% |
| Trinity Health Oakland Hospital | Pontiac, MI | $7 | $14 | ★ 2/5 | 195 min | 15.2% |
| Trinity Health Livingston Hospital | Howell, MI | $7 | $10 | ★ 4/5 | 161 min | 14.6% |
| Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute | Harrisburg, PA | $7 | $15 | — | — | — |
| Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock | North Little Rock, AR | $7 | $8 | ★ 1/5 | 213 min | 15.8% |
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 June 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 LDH 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: $43; Medicare pays $6.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Amerigroup | 176 |
$3 – $18 |
| Medicare | 578 |
$6 – $35 |
| Medicaid | 361 |
$4 – $38 |
| Independent Health | 50 |
$5 – $22 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1546 |
$5 – $84 |
| Tricare / VA | 456 |
$6 – $45 |
| Univera | 16 |
$5 – $9 |
| Devoted Health | 242 |
$6 – $7 |
| Molina Healthcare | 559 |
$5 – $40 |
| Anthem | 581 |
$5 – $53 |
| Humana | 1075 |
$6 – $81 |
| AmeriHealth | 242 |
$6 – $38 |
| Highmark | 123 |
$4 – $28 |
| Bright Health | 65 |
$6 – $13 |
| MVP Health Care | 83 |
$5 – $57 |
| EmblemHealth | 62 |
$5 – $54 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 825 |
$5 – $117 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 227 |
$5 – $93 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 89 |
$6 – $30 |
| Oscar Health | 205 |
$6 – $43 |
| Geisinger | 70 |
$6 – $37 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1338 |
$6 – $93 |
| UCare | 60 |
$6 – $59 |
| Health Net | 315 |
$6 – $164 |
| SelectHealth | 48 |
$6 – $89 |
| Priority Health | 56 |
$4 – $48 |
| Aetna | 1429 |
$6 – $99 |
| Cigna | 1191 |
$6 – $104 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 57 |
$6 – $63 |
| Medica | 242 |
$6 – $85 |
| HealthPartners | 266 |
$6 – $81 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 71 |
$11 – $79 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 147 |
$8 – $166 |
| Security Health Plan | 50 |
$6 – $65 |
| Coventry | 164 |
$6 – $131 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 873 |
$11 – $235 |
| AvMed | 59 |
$7 – $244 |
| Healthcare Highways | 51 |
$19 – $208 |
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 | $9 |
| Maryland | $11 |
| Tennessee | $14 |
| Rhode Island | $19 |
| Idaho | $20 |
| Arkansas | $21 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
About these prices
Based on prices published by 2264 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $43, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $76, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $13, a Medicare rate of about $6. Most cash prices fall between $11 and $119 — 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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