LH hormone test Cost by Hospital

LH hormone test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2221 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$101median cash price · 2221 hospitals, 52 statestypically $30–$266 depending on the hospital
≈ 5.5× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$183
Cash / self-pay
$101
Insurer-negotiated
$34
Medicare pays
$19
$30$266
Median cash $101  ·  Medicare $19  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $101 — about 5.5× the Medicare rate ($19). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($37).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $183 list price could save about $82 (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
St Elizabeth Community Hospital Red Bluff, CA $15 $12 ★ 4/5 136 min 15.1%
Medical Center of the Rockies Loveland, CO $16 $20 ★ 5/5 133 min 13.1%
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital Hudson, FL $16 $16 ★ 2/5 168 min 16.5%
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Palm Beach Gardens, FL $16 — ★ 2/5 144 min 15.9%
Valley Presbyterian Hospital Van Nuys, CA $16 $19 ★ 1/5 234 min 15.7%
Clovis Community Medical Center Clovis, CA $16 $19 ★ 2/5 244 min 15.4%
Sequoia Hospital Redwood City, CA $16 $19 ★ 5/5 124 min 14.7%
University of Kansas Hospital Kansas City, KS $17 $62 ★ 5/5 307 min 14.1%
University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus Great Bend, KS $17 $50 ★ 4/5 107 min 14.5%
HCA Florida Highlands Hospital Sebring, FL $17 $15 ★ 3/5 125 min 15.9%
El Paso Children's Hospital El Paso, TX $17 $34 — — —
Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital Lebanon, NH $18 $21 ★ 3/5 266 min 15.2%
Riverview Regional Medical Center Gadsden, AL $18 $19 ★ 3/5 160 min 15.7%
Paradise Valley Hospital National City, CA $18 $19 ★ 3/5 202 min 16.0%
Saint Francis Medical Center Lynwood, CA $18 $16 ★ 3/5 250 min 14.9%
Garden Grove Hospital & Medical Center Garden Grove, CA $18 $19 ★ 2/5 138 min 16.6%
West Anaheim Medical Center Anaheim, CA $18 $19 ★ 2/5 196 min 16.6%
Huntington Beach Hospital Huntington Beach, CA $18 $19 ★ 1/5 173 min 14.8%
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital La Palma, CA $18 $19 ★ 3/5 214 min 16.5%
Chino Valley Medical Center Chino, CA $18 $19 ★ 4/5 173 min 16.1%
San Dimas Community Hospital San Dimas, CA $18 $19 ★ 2/5 155 min 15.5%
Desert Valley Hospital Victorville, CA $18 $19 ★ 3/5 173 min 15.8%
Sherman Oaks Hospital Sherman Oaks, CA $18 $19 ★ 2/5 153 min 15.8%
Montclair Hospital Medical Center Montclair, CA $18 $19 ★ 3/5 151 min 15.3%
Southern Regional Medical Center Riverdale, GA $18 $19 ★ 1/5 260 min 15.5%

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 LH hormone 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: $101; Medicare pays $19.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Amerigroup 176
$19
$7 – $59
UnitedHealthcare 1518
$19
$16 – $144
Medicare 554
$19
$18 – $75
Medicaid 349
$19
$11 – $89
Devoted Health 240
$19
$19 – $27
MVP Health Care 82
$19
$16 – $177
Independent Health 50
$19
$16 – $42
Univera 16
$19
$16 – $27
AmeriHealth 240
$19
$17 – $76
Tricare / VA 450
$19
$17 – $116
Highmark 127
$20
$12 – $72
Molina Healthcare 550
$20
$13 – $60
Bright Health 65
$21
$19 – $37
UPMC Health Plan 88
$21
$18 – $96
Anthem 578
$22
$16 – $124
AvMed 59
$23
$7 – $134
Kaiser Permanente 226
$24
$8 – $176
EmblemHealth 63
$24
$19 – $97
Geisinger 69
$26
$19 – $102
Centene / Ambetter 822
$26
$16 – $108
Health Net 308
$27
$7 – $267
Humana 1046
$28
$18 – $206
Oscar Health 204
$31
$19 – $105
SelectHealth 47
$36
$19 – $153
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1320
$37
$16 – $166
UCare 60
$37
$12 – $128
Aetna 1399
$40
$16 – $180
Medica 235
$46
$19 – $218
Priority Health 55
$51
$12 – $133
Cigna 1180
$54
$14 – $206
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 147
$57
$25 – $300
Harvard Pilgrim 57
$60
$19 – $160
HealthPartners 258
$63
$19 – $181
Coventry 162
$67
$15 – $267
Sanford Health Plan 68
$76
$33 – $191
Security Health Plan 51
$84
$19 – $117
MultiPlan / PHCS network 857
$112
$19 – $302
Healthcare Highways 50
$119
$40 – $412

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$21
Mississippi$55
Tennessee$58
Arkansas$58
Alabama$63
Puerto Rico$63

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDAustin, TXCincinnati, OHDallas, TXNew York, NYOklahoma City, OKBronx, NYBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCFort Worth, TXSacramento, CASaint Louis, MOAlbuquerque, NMBaton Rouge, LABirmingham, ALEl Paso, TXHouston, TXKansas City, MOLittle Rock, ARLos Angeles, CAMilwaukee, WINew Orleans, LA

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 2221 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $101, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $183, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $34, a Medicare rate of about $19. Most cash prices fall between $30 and $266 — 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 LH hormone test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2221 US hospitals is $101. Most hospitals fall between $30 and $266. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for LH hormone test?
Medicare pays about $19. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do LH hormone 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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