Visual field test Cost by Hospital

Visual field test is a clinic or emergency-department visit. Prices are from 1016 US hospitals across 49 states, from their machine-readable files.

$170median cash price · 1016 hospitals, 49 statestypically $56–$474 depending on the hospital
≈ 2.7× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$307
Cash / self-pay
$170
Insurer-negotiated
$135
Medicare pays
$64
$56$474
Median cash $170  ·  Medicare $64  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $170 — about 2.7× the Medicare rate ($64). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($128).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $307 list price could save about $137 (45%).

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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
Red Bud Regional Hospital Red Bud, IL $26 $71 ★ 4/5 121 min 15.6%
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $27 $30 ★ 2/5 110 min 15.7%
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $27 $34 ★ 4/5 109 min 14.6%
Jackson General Hospital Ripley, WV $27 — ★ 3/5 133 min 14.8%
Potomac Valley Hospital Keyser, WV $29 — ★ 1/5 118 min 15.5%
Jefferson Medical Center Ranson, WV $29 — ★ 1/5 161 min 14.5%
Harrison Community Hospital Cadiz, OH $32 — — 84 min 15.2%
Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc Barnesville, OH $32 $4,513 — 113 min 15.0%
NYU Langone Hospitals New York, NY $34 $153 ★ 5/5 206 min 13.1%
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Nacogdoches, TX $35 $94 ★ 2/5 178 min 15.4%
Mercy Hospital Joplin Joplin, MO $36 $66 ★ 1/5 228 min 15.3%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Carson City, MI $37 $42 ★ 4/5 95 min 15.2%
Edward W Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI $37 $42 ★ 3/5 301 min 13.6%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton Saint Johns, MI $37 $42 ★ 4/5 183 min 15.0%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton Charlotte, MI $37 $42 ★ 1/5 152 min 15.0%
Sparrow Ionia Hospital Ionia, MI $37 $42 ★ 2/5 158 min 15.2%
University Medical Center New Orleans New Orleans, LA $39 $176 ★ 2/5 353 min 15.5%
Mercy Hospital Springfield Springfield, MO $42 $96 ★ 3/5 293 min 14.3%
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Bennington, VT $43 — ★ 3/5 196 min 15.8%
East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA $43 $220 ★ 2/5 162 min 15.3%
Deaconess Hospital Inc Evansville, IN $46 $72 ★ 2/5 189 min 15.3%
The Women's Hospital Newburgh, IN $46 $75 ★ 5/5 128 min —
Deaconess Henderson Hospital Henderson, KY $46 $79 ★ 2/5 127 min 15.1%
University of Kansas Hospital Kansas City, KS $46 $160 ★ 5/5 307 min 14.1%
Grant Memorial Hospital Petersburg, WV $46 — ★ 3/5 105 min 15.4%

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 Visual field 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: $170; Medicare pays $64.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 8
$30
$22 – $63
Medicaid 74
$39
$8 – $151
AmeriHealth 80
$48
$22 – $144
Geisinger 24
$60
$42 – $147
Priority Health 13
$62
$20 – $138
Highmark 32
$71
$35 – $129
Anthem 199
$72
$26 – $253
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 28
$78
$44 – $197
Medica 34
$95
$29 – $142
UnitedHealthcare 478
$101
$26 – $277
Harvard Pilgrim 14
$101
$42 – $374
Molina Healthcare 218
$108
$25 – $239
Independent Health 9
$115
$8 – $153
Amerigroup 65
$117
$32 – $141
MVP Health Care 31
$117
$25 – $311
Centene / Ambetter 284
$117
$27 – $215
Aetna 462
$120
$31 – $337
Sanford Health Plan 25
$120
$36 – $242
Humana 390
$121
$28 – $182
Tricare / VA 100
$124
$38 – $159
Cigna 269
$125
$37 – $412
Coventry 33
$125
$48 – $385
Devoted Health 89
$126
$37 – $153
UPMC Health Plan 26
$126
$44 – $356
HealthPartners 71
$126
$38 – $266
UCare 31
$127
$27 – $228
Medicare 177
$131
$37 – $171
Security Health Plan 21
$131
$36 – $339
Blue Cross Blue Shield 495
$135
$38 – $434
SelectHealth 24
$142
$43 – $348
Oscar Health 62
$165
$50 – $233
Kaiser Permanente 56
$171
$56 – $504
Bright Health 9
$175
$168 – $188
EmblemHealth 36
$216
$10 – $1,050
AvMed 7
$230
$36 – $290
Health Net 53
$232
$71 – $362
MultiPlan / PHCS network 158
$238
$77 – $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

StateMedian cash
Kentucky$46
Indiana$46
Michigan$55
West Virginia$67
New Mexico$73
Mississippi$77

Prices by city

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Prices by state

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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
Frank Cotter, M.D.OphthalmologyRoanoke, VA2,610
Gregory Harmon, MDOphthalmologyNew York, NY2,331
Richard Kim, MDOphthalmologySalinas, CA2,091
Sean Bahri, MDOphthalmologyNewport Beach, CA2,001
Golnaz Moazami, M.D.OphthalmologyNew York, NY1,973
Jeffrey Liebmann, MDOphthalmologyNew York, NY1,948
Houman Vosoghi, M.D.OphthalmologyWestlake Village, CA1,779
Simon Law, MDOphthalmologyLos Angeles, CA1,769
Farhad Naseh, MDOphthalmologyGaithersburg, MD1,766
Celso Tello, MDOphthalmologyNew York, NY1,713
Nengjie Ge, M.D.OphthalmologyIrvine, CA1,706
Michael Stanko, MDOphthalmologyReno, NV1,701

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Does Medicare cover Visual field test?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Visual field test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $64. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $13 — 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 1016 US hospitals across 49 states, the typical (median) cash price is $170, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $307, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $135, a Medicare rate of about $64. Most cash prices fall between $56 and $474 — 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 Visual field test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1016 US hospitals is $170. Most hospitals fall between $56 and $474. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Visual field test?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $64). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Visual field test?
Medicare pays about $64. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Visual field 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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