Triglycerides test Cost by Hospital

Triglycerides test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2263 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$42median cash price · 2263 hospitals, 52 statestypically $10–$119 depending on the hospital
≈ 7.2× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$73
Cash / self-pay
$42
Insurer-negotiated
$12
Medicare pays
$6
$10$119
Median cash $42  ·  Medicare $6  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $42 — about 7.2× the Medicare rate ($6). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($11).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $73 list price could save about $31 (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
Atlantic General Hospital Berlin, MD $6 $6 ★ 3/5 147 min
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Newark, NJ $6 $3 ★ 2/5 176 min
Clara Maass Medical Center Belleville, NJ $6 $3 ★ 3/5 142 min
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway Rahway, NJ $6 $3 ★ 4/5 114 min
Trinitas Regional Medical Center Elizabeth, NJ $6 $3 ★ 3/5 209 min
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick, NJ $6 $3 ★ 2/5 206 min
Community Medical Center Toms River, NJ $6 $3 ★ 1/5 180 min
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Somerset Somerville, NJ $6 $3 ★ 3/5 188 min
Jersey City Medical Center Jersey City, NJ $6 $3 ★ 3/5 187 min
Monmouth Medical Center Long Branch, NJ $6 $3 ★ 3/5 136 min
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, NJ $6 $3 ★ 3/5 129 min
Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus Lakewood, NJ $6 $3 ★ 3/5 141 min
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton Hamilton, NJ $6 $3 ★ 4/5 172 min
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Galveston, TX $6 $6 ★ 3/5 190 min
St Bernardine Medical Center San Bernardino, CA $6 $7 ★ 2/5 176 min
Clovis Community Medical Center Clovis, CA $6 $6 ★ 2/5 242 min
Mercy Medical Center Redding Redding, CA $6 ★ 2/5 194 min
Mercy Medical Center Inc Baltimore, MD $6 ★ 3/5 237 min
VA Maryland Healthcare System-Baltimore Baltimore, MD $6 ★ 2/5
UCI Health-Orange Orange, CA $6 $8 ★ 4/5 318 min
UCI Health-Los Alamitos Los Alamitos, CA $6 $8 ★ 1/5 238 min
UCI Health-Fountain Valley Fountain Valley, CA $6 $8 ★ 2/5 158 min
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore, MD $7 $7 ★ 5/5 218 min
Meritus Medical Center Hagerstown, MD $7 ★ 3/5 250 min
Marion General Hospital Marion, IN $7 $6 ★ 3/5 132 min

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 September 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 Triglycerides 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: $42; Medicare pays $6.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Tricare / VA 462
$6
$5 – $41
Medicare 557
$6
$6 – $38
Medicaid 357
$6
$5 – $35
Amerigroup 179
$6
$5 – $18
Independent Health 51
$6
$5 – $9
UnitedHealthcare 1550
$6
$5 – $70
Devoted Health 254
$6
$6 – $7
Anthem 601
$6
$4 – $49
Highmark 122
$6
$4 – $26
Univera 16
$6
$5 – $9
Molina Healthcare 577
$6
$5 – $36
Bright Health 65
$7
$6 – $11
MVP Health Care 82
$7
$5 – $52
Kaiser Permanente 224
$7
$4 – $67
AmeriHealth 252
$7
$6 – $21
EmblemHealth 63
$7
$5 – $74
Humana 1085
$8
$6 – $75
Centene / Ambetter 823
$8
$5 – $71
UPMC Health Plan 101
$8
$6 – $35
Oscar Health 219
$9
$6 – $45
Geisinger 71
$9
$6 – $29
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1327
$11
$5 – $74
SelectHealth 49
$11
$6 – $85
UCare 65
$13
$6 – $60
Priority Health 53
$14
$4 – $53
Health Net 312
$14
$6 – $211
Aetna 1434
$17
$6 – $99
Cigna 1212
$17
$6 – $96
HealthPartners 265
$22
$6 – $83
Medica 238
$23
$6 – $81
Harvard Pilgrim 57
$23
$6 – $65
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 146
$27
$8 – $124
Sanford Health Plan 72
$33
$11 – $84
Security Health Plan 54
$34
$6 – $59
AvMed 61
$41
$5 – $360
Coventry 167
$42
$6 – $147
MultiPlan / PHCS network 886
$45
$9 – $217
Healthcare Highways 51
$107
$17 – $320

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$8
Tennessee$18
Puerto Rico$20
Rhode Island$21
Arkansas$24

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
Suheil Barakat, M.D.Internal MedicineClinton, IA864
Pavan Ahuja, M.D.Internal MedicineElkhart, IN760
Kamran Siddiqui, M.D.Internal MedicineElkhart, IN515
Edward White, M.D.Family PracticeMountain Home, AR476
Akinola Ojeleye, M.D.Family PracticeOttawa, KS428
Craig Grobman, D.O.Internal MedicineMelville, NY418
David Albright, MDFamily PracticeOcala, FL381
William Adair, M.D.Family PracticeGettysburg, PA375
John Loudermilk, MDFamily PracticeFort Walton Beach, FL339
Abdul Sofi, M.D.Internal MedicinePerry, FL316
Michael Hodges, M.D.Family PracticeMountain Home, AR315
Thomas Chapman, DOInternal MedicineKansas City, MO292

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Does Medicare cover Triglycerides test?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Triglycerides test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $6. 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 2263 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $42, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $73, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $12, a Medicare rate of about $6. Most cash prices fall between $10 and $119 — 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 Triglycerides test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2263 US hospitals is $42. Most hospitals fall between $10 and $119. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Triglycerides test?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $6). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Triglycerides test?
Medicare pays about $6. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Triglycerides 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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