Lipase test Cost by Hospital

Lipase test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2237 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$68median cash price · 2237 hospitals, 52 statestypically $19–$185 depending on the hospital
≈ 9.8× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$112
Cash / self-pay
$68
Insurer-negotiated
$17
Medicare pays
$7
$19$185
Median cash $68  ·  Medicare $7  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $68 — about 9.8× the Medicare rate ($7). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($14).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $112 list price could save about $45 (40%).

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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
Ochsner Medical Center Acute New Orleans, LA $10 $10 ★ 4/5 168 min 16.2%
Surgical Institute of Reading Wyomissing, PA $10 $59 — — 16.0%
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Shreveport, LA $10 $7 ★ 2/5 247 min 15.8%
Community Memorial Hospital-Ojai Ojai, CA $10 $10 — 110 min 15.0%
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Sulphur, LA $11 $7 ★ 4/5 122 min 14.6%
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center Camp Hill, PA $11 $7 ★ 3/5 250 min 15.3%
Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock Bay Saint Louis, MS $11 $7 ★ 3/5 149 min 16.1%
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Buffalo, NY $11 $7 ★ 2/5 309 min 14.8%
Banner-University Medical Center South Campus Tucson, AZ $11 $9 ★ 4/5 275 min 14.5%
Hurley Medical Center Flint, MI $11 $8 ★ 2/5 169 min 15.6%
Dunes Surgical Hospital Dakota Dunes, SD $11 $15 — — 15.3%
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Storm Lake, IA $11 $13 ★ 2/5 151 min 15.0%
Sequoia Hospital Redwood City, CA $11 $8 ★ 5/5 124 min 14.7%
Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus Tucson, AZ $11 $8 ★ 3/5 306 min 14.6%
St Joseph Hospital Bangor, ME $12 $8 ★ 3/5 188 min 15.6%
Penn State Health St. Joseph Reading, PA $12 $8 ★ 3/5 216 min 15.6%
Hancock County Hospital Sneedville, TN $12 $36 — 106 min —
Dickenson Community Hospital Clintwood, VA $12 $15 — 109 min —
Lee County Community Hospital Pennington Gap, VA $12 $11 — 112 min 15.2%
Page Hospital Page, AZ $12 $28 — 77 min —
Heritage Valley Beaver Beaver, PA $12 $7 ★ 3/5 185 min 14.5%
Heritage Valley Sewickley Sewickley, PA $12 $7 ★ 4/5 132 min 15.1%
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Nacogdoches, TX $12 $33 ★ 2/5 178 min 15.4%
UCI Health-Orange Orange, CA $12 $9 ★ 4/5 323 min 14.7%
UCI Health-Los Alamitos Los Alamitos, CA $12 $9 ★ 1/5 236 min 15.4%

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 Lipase 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: $68; Medicare pays $7.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Amerigroup 176
$7
$3 – $23
Tricare / VA 454
$7
$7 – $67
Medicare 592
$7
$7 – $49
Medicaid 367
$7
$4 – $52
Independent Health 50
$7
$6 – $7
UnitedHealthcare 1562
$7
$6 – $105
Univera 16
$7
$6 – $10
Devoted Health 242
$7
$7 – $8
Geisinger 70
$7
$6 – $55
Highmark 127
$7
$5 – $32
Molina Healthcare 569
$8
$6 – $54
AmeriHealth 243
$8
$6 – $54
MVP Health Care 82
$8
$6 – $56
UPMC Health Plan 89
$8
$6 – $44
Bright Health 65
$8
$7 – $15
EmblemHealth 62
$8
$6 – $59
Anthem 596
$9
$6 – $71
Centene / Ambetter 847
$9
$6 – $74
Kaiser Permanente 230
$9
$6 – $146
Humana 1086
$11
$7 – $99
Oscar Health 208
$11
$7 – $58
Health Net 316
$12
$7 – $282
SelectHealth 48
$13
$7 – $101
UCare 61
$14
$7 – $87
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1363
$15
$7 – $141
Priority Health 59
$20
$5 – $69
Aetna 1451
$21
$7 – $155
Harvard Pilgrim 58
$22
$7 – $71
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 156
$23
$9 – $158
Cigna 1213
$25
$7 – $155
Medica 243
$26
$7 – $140
HealthPartners 270
$43
$7 – $141
Sanford Health Plan 70
$46
$14 – $130
Security Health Plan 51
$50
$7 – $139
AvMed 59
$50
$7 – $313
Coventry 163
$50
$7 – $162
MultiPlan / PHCS network 872
$95
$12 – $269
Healthcare Highways 51
$112
$33 – $286

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$16
Maryland$23
Puerto Rico$24
Rhode Island$26
Arkansas$27
Tennessee$37

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDNew York, NYAustin, TXCincinnati, OHDallas, TXHouston, TXSacramento, CAOklahoma City, OKBaton Rouge, LABronx, NYBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCLos Angeles, CAMilwaukee, WINashville, TNNew Orleans, LAOmaha, NESaint Louis, MOAlbuquerque, NMBirmingham, ALFort Worth, TXLittle Rock, AR

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 2237 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $68, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $112, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $17, a Medicare rate of about $7. Most cash prices fall between $19 and $185 — 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 Lipase test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2237 US hospitals is $68. Most hospitals fall between $19 and $185. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Lipase test?
Medicare pays about $7. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Lipase 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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