Uric acid (gout) test Cost by Hospital

Uric acid (gout) test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2231 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$42median cash price · 2231 hospitals, 52 statestypically $11–$119 depending on the hospital
≈ 9.2× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$69
Cash / self-pay
$42
Insurer-negotiated
$11
Medicare pays
$5
$11$119
Median cash $42  ·  Medicare $5  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $42 — about 9.2× 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 $69 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
Atlantic General Hospital Berlin, MD $6 $6 ★ 3/5 146 min 14.9%
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%
Ochsner American Legion Hospital Jennings, LA $6 $5 ★ 2/5 104 min 15.3%
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Cheyenne, WY $6 $16 ★ 3/5 190 min 14.5%
Cheyenne VA Medical Center Cheyenne, WY $6 $16 ★ 5/5 — 15.0%
Mental Health Emergency Center, Inc Milwaukee, WI $7 $5 — — —
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%
Banner Payson Medical Center Payson, AZ $7 $6 ★ 4/5 143 min 14.4%
University of Md Shore Medical Center at Easton Easton, MD $7 — ★ 4/5 179 min 12.6%
Windom Area Health Windom, MN $7 $7 — 108 min 14.7%
Banner Churchill Community Hospital Fallon, NV $7 $13 ★ 2/5 124 min 15.6%
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Shreveport, LA $7 $5 ★ 2/5 247 min 15.8%
Surgical Institute of Reading Wyomissing, PA $7 $33 — — 16.0%
Ochsner Medical Center Acute New Orleans, LA $7 $7 ★ 4/5 168 min 16.2%
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center Camp Hill, PA $7 $7 ★ 3/5 250 min 15.3%
St Elizabeth Community Hospital Red Bluff, CA $7 $7 ★ 4/5 136 min 15.1%
Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr Fort Washington, MD $7 $7 ★ 4/5 214 min 14.9%
University Medical Center of El Paso El Paso, TX $7 $5 ★ 3/5 242 min 15.4%
Dunes Surgical Hospital Dakota Dunes, SD $7 $13 — — 15.3%
Regions Hospital Saint Paul, MN $7 $5 ★ 3/5 226 min 14.1%
Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital Baltimore, MD $7 — — — —

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 Uric acid (gout) 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 $5.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Amerigroup 176
$5
$3 – $20
UnitedHealthcare 1556
$5
$4 – $70
Tricare / VA 453
$5
$4 – $45
Medicare 586
$5
$4 – $32
Medicaid 363
$5
$3 – $48
Independent Health 49
$5
$4 – $5
Highmark 121
$5
$3 – $16
Univera 16
$5
$4 – $7
Devoted Health 241
$5
$5 – $5
MVP Health Care 82
$5
$4 – $40
Molina Healthcare 566
$5
$4 – $35
Bright Health 65
$5
$5 – $10
Centene / Ambetter 833
$5
$4 – $53
EmblemHealth 62
$6
$5 – $33
AmeriHealth 245
$6
$4 – $31
Anthem 585
$6
$3 – $52
Kaiser Permanente 226
$6
$4 – $100
Humana 1078
$7
$5 – $60
Oscar Health 206
$7
$5 – $31
UPMC Health Plan 88
$9
$5 – $33
SelectHealth 46
$9
$5 – $73
UCare 60
$9
$5 – $45
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1347
$10
$5 – $73
Geisinger 70
$10
$5 – $32
Priority Health 57
$11
$3 – $47
Cigna 1202
$14
$5 – $97
Aetna 1442
$15
$5 – $100
Health Net 317
$18
$5 – $362
Harvard Pilgrim 58
$19
$5 – $47
Medica 241
$19
$5 – $82
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 147
$25
$6 – $125
HealthPartners 268
$27
$5 – $86
Security Health Plan 50
$30
$5 – $52
Sanford Health Plan 70
$30
$4 – $73
Coventry 165
$34
$5 – $119
MultiPlan / PHCS network 871
$58
$13 – $216
AvMed 59
$70
$8 – $354
Healthcare Highways 51
$85
$11 – $204

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$13
Tennessee$14
Puerto Rico$15
Rhode Island$17
Mississippi$20

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDNew York, NYCincinnati, OHSacramento, CAAustin, TXDallas, TXOklahoma City, OKBaton Rouge, LABronx, NYBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCHouston, TXLos Angeles, CAMilwaukee, WISaint Louis, MOAlbuquerque, NMBirmingham, ALFort Worth, TXOmaha, NERochester, NYSan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CA

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 2231 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $42, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $69, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $11, a Medicare rate of about $5. Most cash prices fall between $11 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 Uric acid (gout) test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2231 US hospitals is $42. Most hospitals fall between $11 and $119. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Uric acid (gout) 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 Uric acid (gout) 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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