Vitamin D test Cost by Hospital

Vitamin D test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2363 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$122median cash price · 2363 hospitals, 52 statestypically $34–$295 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$219
Cash / self-pay
$122
Insurer-negotiated
$48
Medicare pays
$30
$34$295
Median cash $122  ·  Medicare $30  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
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Typical cash price here is $122 — about 4.1× the Medicare rate ($30). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($59).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $219 list price could save about $97 (44%).

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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
Elite Hospital Kingwood Kingwood, TX $18 112 min
Memorial Hospital of Gardena Gardena, CA $19 $30 ★ 1/5 132 min 16.3%
HCA Florida Highlands Hospital Sebring, FL $19 $30 ★ 3/5 125 min 15.9%
St Lucie Medical Center Port Saint Lucie, FL $19 $10 ★ 1/5 95 min 17.5%
Canonsburg General Hospital Canonsburg, PA $19 $31 ★ 3/5 155 min 15.6%
Forbes Hospital Monroeville, PA $19 $31 ★ 3/5 252 min 16.5%
St Mary's Medical Center West Palm Beach, FL $20 ★ 1/5 159 min 15.2%
Coast Plaza Hospital Norwalk, CA $20 $30 ★ 1/5 154 min 15.2%
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Fort Collins, CO $20 $59 114 min 15.0%
Grove City Medical Center Grove City, PA $20 $31 ★ 4/5 147 min 14.1%
Banner North Colorado Medical Center Greeley, CO $20 $71 ★ 4/5 145 min 14.6%
Banner North Co Medical Center-Loveland Campus Loveland, CO $20 $71 ★ 3/5 142 min 14.3%
Anaheim Global Medical Center Anaheim, CA $21 $21 ★ 2/5 151 min 14.7%
Chapman Global Medical Center Orange, CA $21 $21 ★ 2/5 160 min 15.2%
Orange County Global Medical Center Santa Ana, CA $21 $21 ★ 2/5 183 min 14.5%
Coastal Communities Hospital Santa Ana, CA $21 $21 ★ 1/5 180 min 16.1%
Allegheny Valley Hospital Natrona, PA $21 $31 ★ 4/5 201 min 15.7%
Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $21 $31 ★ 3/5 274 min 14.7%
Northwest Medical Center Winfield, AL $22 $47 ★ 4/5 134 min 13.8%
St Joseph's Behavioral Health Center Stockton, CA $22 $16
Tucson Medical Center Tucson, AZ $23 $30 ★ 2/5 207 min 14.6%
Ahn Wexford Hospital Wexford, PA $23 $31 ★ 5/5 186 min 15.3%
West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $24 $31 ★ 3/5 203 min 16.3%
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Palm Beach Gardens, FL $24 ★ 2/5 144 min 15.9%
Story County Hospital Nevada, IA $24 $24 103 min 15.2%

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 Vitamin D 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: $122; Medicare pays $30.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Amerigroup 179
$30
$15 – $57
Tricare / VA 459
$30
$24 – $122
Medicare 591
$30
$29 – $100
Medicaid 375
$30
$16 – $117
UnitedHealthcare 1595
$30
$25 – $180
Independent Health 51
$30
$26 – $44
Univera 16
$31
$25 – $44
Devoted Health 254
$31
$30 – $36
Highmark 127
$32
$20 – $132
MVP Health Care 82
$32
$26 – $152
Molina Healthcare 590
$32
$19 – $78
AmeriHealth 254
$33
$25 – $87
Kaiser Permanente 229
$33
$13 – $193
Humana 1114
$33
$29 – $233
AvMed 61
$33
$5 – $97
Bright Health 65
$34
$30 – $59
EmblemHealth 63
$36
$30 – $156
Anthem 620
$36
$21 – $180
Centene / Ambetter 844
$37
$25 – $158
Health Net 314
$43
$13 – $289
Oscar Health 218
$49
$30 – $100
UPMC Health Plan 101
$49
$30 – $152
Priority Health 61
$51
$16 – $137
UCare 65
$52
$27 – $159
Geisinger 69
$54
$27 – $143
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1369
$54
$25 – $208
Aetna 1479
$56
$26 – $238
SelectHealth 48
$57
$30 – $227
Medica 245
$70
$30 – $216
Cigna 1246
$75
$25 – $265
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 151
$79
$36 – $245
Harvard Pilgrim 58
$84
$30 – $211
HealthPartners 274
$91
$30 – $259
Sanford Health Plan 69
$98
$29 – $179
Coventry 166
$110
$24 – $316
Security Health Plan 54
$122
$30 – $200
MultiPlan / PHCS network 893
$143
$31 – $358
Healthcare Highways 51
$174
$53 – $587

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$43
Arizona$50
Mississippi$56
Florida$56
New Jersey$62
California$67

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
Adebowale Prest, MDFamily PracticeCambridge, MD13,121
Patricia Hansen, M.D.Internal MedicineLouisville, KY11,169
Gordana Katava, DOPathologyBerkeley Heights, NJ9,335
Julie Bell, MDPathologyVero Beach, FL6,927
Elise Donnelly, M.D.Family PracticePhoenix, AZ6,625
Thomas Arnau, M.D.Family PracticeCharleston, SC6,211
Danyel Mcevoy, MDPathologyN Charleston, SC6,068
Walter Henricks, M.D.PathologyCleveland, OH5,060
Susanne Carmack, M.D.PathologyOlympia, WA4,471
Rooptaz Sibia, M.D.Internal MedicineBoynton Beach, FL4,144
John Brooks, M.D.Internal MedicineDallas, TX4,123
Eric Weiner, MDInternal MedicineBoynton Beach, FL3,771

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Does Medicare cover Vitamin D test?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Vitamin D test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $30. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $6 — 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 2363 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $122, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $219, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $48, a Medicare rate of about $30. Most cash prices fall between $34 and $295 — 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 Vitamin D test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2363 US hospitals is $122. Most hospitals fall between $34 and $295. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Vitamin D test?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $30). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Vitamin D test?
Medicare pays about $30. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Vitamin D 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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