Phosphorus blood test Cost by Hospital

Phosphorus blood test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2276 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$41median cash price · 2276 hospitals, 52 statestypically $11–$123 depending on the hospital
≈ 8.6× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$68
Cash / self-pay
$41
Insurer-negotiated
$11
Medicare pays
$5
$11$123
Median cash $41  ·  Medicare $5  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $41 — about 8.6× the Medicare rate ($5). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($9).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $68 list price could save about $27 (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
Saint Thomas Hospital for Spinal Surgery Nashville, TN $6 $8 14.0%
Hills & Dales General Hospital Cass City, MI $6 $24 ★ 4/5 94 min 14.7%
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs Heber Springs, AR $6 $8 ★ 3/5 115 min 15.2%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia Arkadelphia, AR $6 $8 95 min 15.2%
Atlantic General Hospital Berlin, MD $6 $6 ★ 3/5 146 min 14.9%
Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus Tucson, AZ $6 $6 ★ 3/5 306 min 14.6%
Hospital General De Castaner Castaner, PR $6 $5
Mercy Medical Center Redding Redding, CA $6 ★ 2/5 187 min 13.5%
Mercy Medical Center Inc Baltimore, MD $6 ★ 3/5 242 min 15.5%
VA Maryland Healthcare System-Baltimore Baltimore, MD $6 ★ 2/5 17.2%
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Cheyenne, WY $6 $17 ★ 3/5 190 min 14.5%
Cheyenne VA Medical Center Cheyenne, WY $6 $17 ★ 5/5 15.0%
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore, MD $7 $7 ★ 5/5 216 min 13.5%
Meritus Medical Center Hagerstown, MD $7 ★ 3/5 250 min 15.9%
El Paso Children's Hospital El Paso, TX $7 $10
University of Md Shore Medical Center at Easton Easton, MD $7 ★ 4/5 179 min 12.6%
Mental Health Emergency Center, Inc Milwaukee, WI $7 $5
Surgical Institute of Reading Wyomissing, PA $7 $33 16.0%
Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr Fort Washington, MD $7 $7 ★ 4/5 214 min 14.9%
St Elizabeth Community Hospital Red Bluff, CA $7 $5 ★ 4/5 136 min 15.1%
Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital Baltimore, MD $7
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center Camp Hill, PA $7 $7 ★ 3/5 250 min 15.3%
Legacy Silverton Medical Center Silverton, OR $8 140 min 14.7%
Dunes Surgical Hospital Dakota Dunes, SD $8 $13 15.3%
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Shreveport, LA $8 $5 ★ 2/5 247 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 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 Phosphorus blood 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: $41; Medicare pays $5.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Amerigroup 179
$5
$3 – $18
Tricare / VA 463
$5
$5 – $43
Medicare 587
$5
$5 – $34
Medicaid 368
$5
$3 – $41
Independent Health 50
$5
$4 – $11
UnitedHealthcare 1588
$5
$4 – $67
Highmark 124
$5
$3 – $20
Univera 16
$5
$4 – $7
Devoted Health 255
$5
$5 – $6
Molina Healthcare 590
$5
$4 – $32
Bright Health 65
$5
$5 – $122
EmblemHealth 61
$6
$5 – $45
MVP Health Care 82
$6
$4 – $51
Kaiser Permanente 227
$6
$4 – $96
Centene / Ambetter 835
$6
$5 – $42
AmeriHealth 256
$7
$4 – $37
Anthem 609
$7
$4 – $46
Humana 1100
$7
$5 – $63
UPMC Health Plan 101
$8
$5 – $23
Geisinger 70
$9
$5 – $28
Oscar Health 218
$9
$5 – $32
SelectHealth 48
$10
$5 – $81
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1354
$11
$5 – $76
UCare 65
$11
$5 – $56
Priority Health 58
$11
$3 – $49
Aetna 1468
$15
$5 – $87
Cigna 1227
$17
$5 – $86
Harvard Pilgrim 58
$18
$5 – $56
Medica 243
$23
$5 – $76
Health Net 318
$25
$5 – $304
Security Health Plan 53
$27
$5 – $59
HealthPartners 275
$28
$5 – $71
Sanford Health Plan 69
$29
$8 – $66
Coventry 168
$41
$5 – $107
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 150
$43
$7 – $133
AvMed 61
$52
$8 – $197
MultiPlan / PHCS network 896
$54
$11 – $204
Healthcare Highways 51
$80
$16 – $172

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
Maryland$6
New Jersey$10
Tennessee$14
Rhode Island$18
Puerto Rico$18
New York$19

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.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Irfan Fazil, M.D.Internal MedicineYuma, AZ15,045
Pauline Dell, FNP-CNurse PractitionerYuma, AZ13,919
Shahid Mansoor, MDNephrologyYuma, AZ12,076
Brenda Ellingson, NPNurse PractitionerYuma, AZ10,445
Rocio Eleid, M.D.NephrologyYuma, AZ9,735
Ryan Robetorye, MDPathologyScottsdale, AZ7,037
Terrence Feehery, DOFamily PracticeIrving, TX6,237
Adriana Guigova, DOHematology-OncologyPort Jefferson Station, NY3,761
Patrick Travis, M.D.Medical OncologyFayetteville, AR3,317
David Chu, M.D.Hematology-OncologyPort Jefferson Station, NY3,243
Roy Chen, MDHematology-OncologyRiverhead, NY2,976
Samir Patel, M.D.Hematology-OncologyNewburgh, NY2,737

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Does Medicare cover Phosphorus blood test?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Phosphorus blood test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $5. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $1 — 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 2276 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $41, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $68, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $11, a Medicare rate of about $5. Most cash prices fall between $11 and $123 — 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 Phosphorus blood test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2276 US hospitals is $41. Most hospitals fall between $11 and $123. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Phosphorus blood test?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $5). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Phosphorus blood test?
Medicare pays about $5. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Phosphorus blood 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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