UV light therapy (skin) Cost by Hospital

UV light therapy (skin) is a therapy or rehabilitation service. Prices are from 890 US hospitals across 49 states, from their machine-readable files.

$161median cash price · 890 hospitals, 49 statestypically $58–$347 depending on the hospital
≈ 1.5× Medicare · Reasonable vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$274
Cash / self-pay
$161
Insurer-negotiated
$89
Medicare pays
$106
$58$347
Median cash $161  ·  Medicare $106  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $161 — about 1.5× the Medicare rate ($106). Reasonable. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($212).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $274 list price could save about $113 (41%).

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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
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center Athens, GA $27 $64 ★ 4/5 183 min 15.5%
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $32 $75 ★ 2/5 199 min 15.6%
North Carolina Baptist Hospital Winston-salem, NC $35 $23 ★ 4/5 187 min 15.1%
West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA $37 $1,181 ★ 3/5 154 min 15.0%
The University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL $40 $73 ★ 4/5 286 min 16.0%
South Central Reg Med Ctr Laurel, MS $42 $81 ★ 1/5 129 min 16.9%
O'connor Hospital Delhi, NY $42 $57 — 88 min 14.7%
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $42 $47 ★ 2/5 110 min 15.7%
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $42 $54 ★ 4/5 109 min 14.6%
Leonard J Chabert Medical Center Houma, LA $47 $56 ★ 3/5 128 min 14.8%
Javon Bea Hospital Rockford, IL $47 $65 ★ 3/5 258 min 14.6%
Citizens Memorial Hospital Bolivar, MO $48 $63 ★ 3/5 185 min 14.6%
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH $49 $91 — — —
Uphs Marquette Dlp Hospital Marquette, MI $49 — ★ 3/5 194 min 13.9%
St Clair Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $51 $129 ★ 4/5 195 min 15.5%
University of Kansas Hospital Kansas City, KS $52 $149 ★ 5/5 307 min 14.1%
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick, NJ $53 $129 ★ 2/5 197 min 15.5%
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton Hamilton, NJ $53 $129 ★ 4/5 174 min 15.6%
Deaconess Henderson Hospital Henderson, KY $53 $85 ★ 2/5 127 min 15.1%
Unm Hospital Albuquerque, NM $54 $58 ★ 2/5 279 min 15.3%
University Medical Center New Orleans New Orleans, LA $54 $89 ★ 2/5 353 min 15.5%
Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA $55 $287 — — —
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Natchitoches, LA $55 $55 ★ 4/5 160 min 15.4%
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway Rahway, NJ $59 $97 ★ 4/5 110 min 14.9%
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Somerset Somerville, NJ $59 $97 ★ 3/5 184 min 14.6%

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 UV light therapy (skin)

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: $161; Medicare pays $106.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 25
$38
$38 – $136
Amerigroup 62
$59
$19 – $65
Devoted Health 76
$60
$55 – $100
AmeriHealth 54
$63
$11 – $158
Humana 343
$63
$55 – $140
Geisinger 13
$64
$55 – $209
Molina Healthcare 174
$70
$45 – $114
Tricare / VA 88
$70
$55 – $109
Medicare 145
$70
$57 – $100
UPMC Health Plan 20
$78
$29 – $355
Bright Health 8
$80
$77 – $86
Medicaid 57
$82
$47 – $149
UCare 28
$82
$60 – $269
UnitedHealthcare 407
$83
$52 – $243
Anthem 165
$84
$46 – $434
Centene / Ambetter 274
$86
$57 – $136
Aetna 398
$93
$57 – $227
Univera 11
$98
$81 – $116
Oscar Health 50
$99
$74 – $185
Kaiser Permanente 51
$99
$60 – $275
Priority Health 11
$100
$37 – $181
Security Health Plan 19
$101
$58 – $1,473
SelectHealth 22
$105
$58 – $335
Sanford Health Plan 23
$105
$56 – $181
Coventry 32
$106
$58 – $249
HealthPartners 57
$106
$57 – $441
AvMed 6
$107
$96 – $113
Independent Health 13
$109
$70 – $109
Highmark 30
$116
$53 – $136
Cigna 238
$124
$57 – $276
Health Net 36
$131
$70 – $284
MVP Health Care 33
$144
$70 – $295
Blue Cross Blue Shield 424
$167
$58 – $785
MultiPlan / PHCS network 84
$186
$68 – $1,101
Medica 28
$208
$62 – $473
EmblemHealth 29
$246
$71 – $465
Harvard Pilgrim 17
$276
$99 – $398

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
Georgia$27
North Carolina$35
Kentucky$53
New Mexico$54
Louisiana$55
New Jersey$59

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXNew York, NYCharlotte, NCDallas, TXHouston, TXSan Antonio, TXBronx, NYFort Worth, TXMilwaukee, WINashville, TNPhiladelphia, PAArlington, TXAurora, COBrooklyn, NYColorado Springs, COKansas City, MOKnoxville, TNPlano, TXSan Francisco, CABangor, MEBirmingham, ALColumbus, OHDenver, CO

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 890 US hospitals across 49 states, the typical (median) cash price is $161, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $274, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $89, a Medicare rate of about $106. Most cash prices fall between $58 and $347 — 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 UV light therapy (skin) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 890 US hospitals is $161. Most hospitals fall between $58 and $347. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for UV light therapy (skin)?
Medicare pays about $106. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do UV light therapy (skin) 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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