Liver function panel is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2213 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $93 — about 11.3× the Medicare rate ($8). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($16).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $155 list price could save about $62 (40%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital | Nacogdoches, TX | $14 | $36 | ★ 2/5 | 178 min | 15.4% |
| Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock | Bay Saint Louis, MS | $14 | $9 | ★ 3/5 | 149 min | 16.1% |
| Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital | Greenville, KY | $14 | $8 | ★ 4/5 | 148 min | 14.7% |
| Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Owensboro, KY | $14 | $8 | ★ 2/5 | 208 min | 14.6% |
| Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center | Leitchfield, KY | $14 | $8 | ★ 3/5 | 116 min | 15.2% |
| Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center | Emporia, VA | $14 | — | ★ 4/5 | 112 min | 14.0% |
| Multicare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $14 | $9 | ★ 2/5 | 213 min | 15.1% |
| Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $14 | $9 | ★ 2/5 | 133 min | 15.1% |
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $14 | $9 | ★ 2/5 | 210 min | 15.1% |
| Multicare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $14 | $9 | ★ 3/5 | 177 min | 14.8% |
| Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | $15 | $10 | ★ 4/5 | 179 min | 14.6% |
| Heritage Valley Beaver | Beaver, PA | $15 | $9 | ★ 3/5 | 185 min | 14.5% |
| Heritage Valley Sewickley | Sewickley, PA | $15 | $9 | ★ 4/5 | 132 min | 15.1% |
| John H Stroger Jr Hospital | Chicago, IL | $15 | $10 | ★ 2/5 | 280 min | 15.0% |
| Provident Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $15 | $10 | — | 222 min | 15.5% |
| Big South Fork Medical Center | Oneida, TN | $15 | $49 | — | 168 min | — |
| St Bernard Parish Hospital | Chalmette, LA | $15 | $8 | ★ 4/5 | 181 min | 15.0% |
| Lee Memorial Hospital | Fort Myers, FL | $15 | $46 | ★ 5/5 | 220 min | 14.1% |
| Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health | Fort Myers, FL | $15 | $46 | ★ 4/5 | 274 min | 14.6% |
| Cape Coral Hospital | Cape Coral, FL | $15 | $46 | ★ 3/5 | 219 min | 15.6% |
| Fresno Surgical Hospital | Fresno, CA | $15 | $8 | — | — | 14.4% |
| Doctors Medical Center | Modesto, CA | $15 | — | ★ 1/5 | 223 min | 16.0% |
| West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital | Sulphur, LA | $15 | $8 | ★ 4/5 | 122 min | 14.6% |
| Western Missouri Medical Center | Warrensburg, MO | $15 | — | ★ 4/5 | 147 min | 14.6% |
| Oklahoma Spine Hospital | Oklahoma City, OK | $15 | $8 | — | 110 min | 13.1% |
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 Liver function panel
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: $93; Medicare pays $8.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Amerigroup | 176 |
$5 – $41 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1557 |
$7 – $185 |
| Tricare / VA | 453 |
$8 – $99 |
| Medicare | 587 |
$8 – $124 |
| Medicaid | 366 |
$7 – $107 |
| Independent Health | 49 |
$7 – $10 |
| Univera | 16 |
$7 – $12 |
| Devoted Health | 242 |
$8 – $10 |
| Highmark | 128 |
$5 – $35 |
| Molina Healthcare | 572 |
$7 – $77 |
| Bright Health | 65 |
$8 – $18 |
| AmeriHealth | 241 |
$8 – $114 |
| EmblemHealth | 63 |
$7 – $68 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 829 |
$8 – $182 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 88 |
$8 – $55 |
| Oscar Health | 205 |
$8 – $89 |
| Anthem | 589 |
$6 – $84 |
| Humana | 1082 |
$8 – $124 |
| MVP Health Care | 81 |
$7 – $92 |
| Geisinger | 69 |
$8 – $40 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 230 |
$7 – $222 |
| SelectHealth | 47 |
$8 – $131 |
| Priority Health | 60 |
$5 – $107 |
| UCare | 61 |
$8 – $130 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1355 |
$8 – $201 |
| Aetna | 1435 |
$8 – $283 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 57 |
$8 – $91 |
| Cigna | 1208 |
$8 – $271 |
| Health Net | 318 |
$8 – $793 |
| Medica | 240 |
$8 – $189 |
| HealthPartners | 267 |
$8 – $197 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 148 |
$11 – $549 |
| Security Health Plan | 51 |
$8 – $134 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 70 |
$17 – $164 |
| Coventry | 165 |
$8 – $280 |
| Healthcare Highways | 51 |
$25 – $601 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 874 |
$22 – $571 |
| AvMed | 59 |
$9 – $750 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Maryland | $32 |
| Rhode Island | $34 |
| Tennessee | $37 |
| West Virginia | $38 |
| Puerto Rico | $42 |
| New Jersey | $42 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
About these prices
Based on prices published by 2213 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $93, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $155, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $23, a Medicare rate of about $8. Most cash prices fall between $24 and $283 — 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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