Troponin (heart) test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2332 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $98 — about 7.9× the Medicare rate ($12). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($25).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $168 list price could save about $70 (41%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center | Storm Lake, IA | $15 | $17 | ★ 2/5 | 151 min | 15.0% |
| Cullman Regional Medical Center | Cullman, AL | $15 | $1 | ★ 2/5 | 158 min | 16.6% |
| Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital | Slidell, LA | $15 | $12 | — | — | 14.4% |
| NYU Langone Hospitals | New York, NY | $15 | $22 | ★ 5/5 | 206 min | 13.1% |
| Geneva General Hospital | Geneva, NY | $15 | $14 | ★ 2/5 | 183 min | 16.9% |
| Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital of Yates | Penn Yan, NY | $15 | $16 | — | 110 min | 15.0% |
| St Clair Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $15 | $15 | ★ 4/5 | 195 min | 15.5% |
| Bertrand Chaffee Hospital | Springville, NY | $15 | $12 | — | 144 min | 15.2% |
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | New Orleans, LA | $16 | $14 | ★ 4/5 | 168 min | 16.2% |
| Hurley Medical Center | Flint, MI | $16 | $13 | ★ 2/5 | 169 min | 15.6% |
| North Central Health Care | Wausau, WI | $16 | $9 | — | — | — |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson | Carson City, MI | $16 | $41 | ★ 4/5 | 95 min | 15.2% |
| Edward W Sparrow Hospital | Lansing, MI | $16 | $35 | ★ 3/5 | 301 min | 13.6% |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton | Saint Johns, MI | $16 | $19 | ★ 4/5 | 183 min | 15.0% |
| Sparrow Ionia Hospital | Ionia, MI | $16 | $19 | ★ 2/5 | 158 min | 15.2% |
| Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | $16 | $12 | ★ 2/5 | 247 min | 15.8% |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton | Charlotte, MI | $16 | $22 | ★ 1/5 | 152 min | 15.0% |
| Saint Thomas Hospital for Spinal Surgery | Nashville, TN | $16 | $18 | — | — | 14.0% |
| Hills & Dales General Hospital | Cass City, MI | $17 | $65 | ★ 4/5 | 94 min | 14.7% |
| Wilkes Regional Medical Center | North Wilkesboro, NC | $17 | $18 | ★ 3/5 | 168 min | 15.7% |
| Mental Health Emergency Center, Inc | Milwaukee, WI | $17 | $12 | — | — | — |
| Hancock County Hospital | Sneedville, TN | $17 | $53 | — | 106 min | — |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | Clintwood, VA | $17 | $22 | — | 109 min | — |
| Lee County Community Hospital | Pennington Gap, VA | $17 | $17 | — | 112 min | 15.2% |
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | Franklin, IN | $17 | $13 | ★ 5/5 | 144 min | 14.9% |
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 Troponin (heart) 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: $98; Medicare pays $12.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Amerigroup | 179 |
$6 – $53 |
| Tricare / VA | 458 |
$12 – $96 |
| Medicare | 597 |
$12 – $94 |
| Medicaid | 375 |
$7 – $76 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1598 |
$10 – $185 |
| Independent Health | 49 |
$11 – $13 |
| Devoted Health | 254 |
$12 – $15 |
| Univera | 16 |
$10 – $18 |
| Highmark | 133 |
$8 – $64 |
| AmeriHealth | 253 |
$11 – $104 |
| Molina Healthcare | 593 |
$9 – $90 |
| Geisinger | 68 |
$11 – $60 |
| EmblemHealth | 63 |
$8 – $107 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 100 |
$12 – $62 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 845 |
$11 – $114 |
| MVP Health Care | 82 |
$11 – $123 |
| Bright Health | 65 |
$12 – $27 |
| Anthem | 621 |
$9 – $129 |
| Humana | 1115 |
$12 – $141 |
| Oscar Health | 217 |
$12 – $115 |
| UCare | 65 |
$12 – $127 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 153 |
$14 – $227 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 237 |
$11 – $269 |
| SelectHealth | 49 |
$12 – $145 |
| Medica | 246 |
$13 – $192 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1377 |
$12 – $217 |
| Priority Health | 60 |
$9 – $121 |
| Aetna | 1479 |
$12 – $233 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 58 |
$12 – $138 |
| Health Net | 320 |
$12 – $422 |
| Cigna | 1245 |
$12 – $244 |
| HealthPartners | 276 |
$12 – $176 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 69 |
$12 – $183 |
| Security Health Plan | 53 |
$12 – $132 |
| Coventry | 168 |
$12 – $283 |
| AvMed | 61 |
$14 – $435 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 894 |
$34 – $459 |
| Healthcare Highways | 51 |
$47 – $494 |
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 |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $20 |
| Tennessee | $31 |
| Rhode Island | $41 |
| Alabama | $56 |
| Arizona | $57 |
| Arkansas | $59 |
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.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayman Karkoutly, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Lubbock, TX | 1,115 |
| Ginine Beyer, MD | Pathology | Rockville, MD | 750 |
| Min Xu, M.D. | Pathology | Tacoma, WA | 384 |
| Jordan Vaughn, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Birmingham, AL | 357 |
| Ram Vasudevan, M. D. | Cardiology | Ocala, FL | 266 |
| Jack Cappitelli, MD | Internal Medicine | Fair Lawn, NJ | 265 |
| Carlos Gonzalez Quesada, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI | Internal Medicine | Beverly Hills, CA | 233 |
| Marvin Lessig, D.O. | Pathology | New Brunswick, NJ | 203 |
| Lance Sullenberger, MD | Cardiology | Albany, NY | 197 |
| Allan Lew, M.D. | Cardiology | Los Angeles, CA | 171 |
| Afsoon Foorohar, D.O. | Family Practice | Santa Rosa, CA | 158 |
| Miles Levin, MD | Pathology | Summit, NJ | 157 |
Does Medicare cover Troponin (heart) test?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Troponin (heart) test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $12. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $2 — 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 2332 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $98, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $168, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $28, a Medicare rate of about $12. Most cash prices fall between $28 and $286 — 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 Troponin (heart) test cost without insurance?
Does Medicare cover Troponin (heart) test?
What does Medicare pay for Troponin (heart) test?
Why do Troponin (heart) test prices vary between hospitals?
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
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