Spirometry (lung function test) Cost by Hospital

Spirometry (lung function test) is a hospital service. Prices are from 2186 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$241median cash price · 2186 hospitals, 52 statestypically $86–$646 depending on the hospital
≈ 8.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$425
Cash / self-pay
$241
Insurer-negotiated
$211
Medicare pays
$30
$86$646
Median cash $241  ·  Medicare $30  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $241 — about 8.1× the Medicare rate ($30). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($59).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $425 list price could save about $185 (43%).

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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
Weeks Medical Center Lancaster, NH $36 $46 — 106 min 14.6%
Aspen Valley Hospital Aspen, CO $37 $138 — — 15.0%
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Shelbyville, TN $38 $32 ★ 4/5 123 min 13.6%
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Tullahoma, TN $38 $32 ★ 3/5 173 min 15.1%
Muenster Memorial Hospital Muenster, TX $38 $34 — 103 min —
Cox Barton County Hospital Lamar, MO $38 — — 86 min 14.8%
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Galveston, TX $39 $100 ★ 3/5 191 min 16.0%
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Harker Heights, TX $40 $167 ★ 4/5 174 min 16.3%
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center Sun City West, AZ $40 $171 ★ 3/5 239 min 15.1%
St Clair Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $41 $471 ★ 4/5 195 min 15.5%
Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center Globe, AZ $41 $172 ★ 2/5 113 min 15.8%
Bothwell Regional Health Center Sedalia, MO $42 $230 ★ 4/5 195 min 14.6%
Aspire Hospital Conroe, TX $42 $172 — — —
Hill Regional Hospital Hillsboro, TX $43 $30 ★ 1/5 — 15.1%
Community Memorial Hospital Cloquet, MN $44 $65 — 128 min 15.2%
Hills & Dales General Hospital Cass City, MI $44 $172 ★ 4/5 94 min 14.7%
Memorial Healthcare Owosso, MI $44 $215 ★ 3/5 189 min 14.9%
McKenzie Health System Sandusky, MI $44 $35 — 134 min 15.1%
Androscoggin Valley Hospital Berlin, NH $44 $64 ★ 2/5 113 min 14.3%
San Juan Hospital Monticello, UT $44 $28 — 122 min 14.9%
Trinity Hospital Weaverville, CA $45 $33 — 70 min 14.5%
Cumberland Medical Center Crossville, TN $45 $161 ★ 4/5 201 min 15.1%
Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association Morristown, TN $45 $150 ★ 2/5 199 min 15.7%
Roane Medical Center Harriman, TN $45 $150 ★ 4/5 174 min 15.5%
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge Oak Ridge, TN $45 $150 ★ 4/5 184 min 15.0%

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 Spirometry (lung function 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: $241; Medicare pays $30.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 329
$21
$6 – $113
Univera 16
$22
$7 – $34
Independent Health 34
$27
$9 – $301
Medicare 544
$29
$8 – $227
Highmark 119
$31
$10 – $294
Geisinger 63
$39
$9 – $593
Anthem 514
$52
$11 – $380
MVP Health Care 86
$60
$9 – $375
AmeriHealth 218
$64
$9 – $270
Amerigroup 150
$64
$8 – $230
Molina Healthcare 501
$70
$11 – $275
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 145
$76
$30 – $445
Centene / Ambetter 763
$80
$9 – $292
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1203
$99
$13 – $429
Tricare / VA 402
$109
$8 – $278
UPMC Health Plan 89
$114
$16 – $431
UCare 71
$129
$14 – $307
Priority Health 60
$132
$11 – $380
Harvard Pilgrim 51
$136
$21 – $439
Humana 995
$153
$19 – $349
HealthPartners 239
$154
$20 – $398
Medica 216
$156
$33 – $341
Devoted Health 156
$157
$31 – $252
SelectHealth 46
$157
$17 – $367
Sanford Health Plan 65
$161
$27 – $332
UnitedHealthcare 1398
$167
$16 – $556
Security Health Plan 58
$168
$26 – $374
Aetna 1308
$189
$23 – $489
Oscar Health 202
$193
$24 – $395
Kaiser Permanente 209
$197
$17 – $594
Cigna 1053
$217
$26 – $519
AvMed 60
$218
$27 – $589
Healthcare Highways 44
$222
$56 – $493
Health Net 309
$231
$21 – $630
Bright Health 53
$247
$75 – $403
Coventry 148
$313
$37 – $547
MultiPlan / PHCS network 848
$330
$57 – $660
EmblemHealth 63
$350
$22 – $1,703

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
Tennessee$86
Puerto Rico$117
North Dakota$123
Arizona$126
Mississippi$133
New Hampshire$141

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDAustin, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXNew York, NYBrooklyn, NYKansas City, MOSacramento, CABronx, NYCharlotte, NCLos Angeles, CANashville, TNSaint Louis, MOBirmingham, ALBoston, MACincinnati, OHFort Worth, TXLittle Rock, ARMilwaukee, WIOklahoma City, OKRochester, NYSan Diego, CA

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 2186 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $241, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $425, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $211, a Medicare rate of about $30. Most cash prices fall between $86 and $646 — 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 Spirometry (lung function test) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2186 US hospitals is $241. Most hospitals fall between $86 and $646. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Spirometry (lung function test)?
Medicare pays about $30. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Spirometry (lung function 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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