Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test Cost by Hospital

Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2279 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$67median cash price · 2279 hospitals, 52 statestypically $16–$203 depending on the hospital
≈ 5.5× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$117
Cash / self-pay
$67
Insurer-negotiated
$23
Medicare pays
$12
$16$203
Median cash $67  ·  Medicare $12  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $67 — about 5.5× the Medicare rate ($12). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($24).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $117 list price could save about $50 (43%).

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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
Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix Phoenix, AZ $10 $15 ★ 3/5 266 min —
Community Hospital Torrington, WY $10 $15 ★ 2/5 120 min —
Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital Tulsa, OK $10 $10 — 191 min —
Alamance Regional Medical Center Burlington, NC $10 $22 ★ 3/5 228 min —
Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, The Greensboro, NC $10 $22 ★ 3/5 224 min —
Doctors Medical Center Modesto, CA $10 — ★ 1/5 221 min —
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Tallahassee, FL $10 $22 ★ 3/5 204 min —
Baptist Health-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR $11 $15 ★ 2/5 124 min —
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Bakersfield, CA $11 $15 ★ 3/5 240 min —
Cumberland Medical Center Crossville, TN $11 $14 ★ 4/5 204 min —
Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association Morristown, TN $11 $13 ★ 2/5 198 min —
Roane Medical Center Harriman, TN $11 $13 ★ 4/5 174 min —
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge Oak Ridge, TN $11 $13 ★ 4/5 186 min —
Leconte Medical Center Sevierville, TN $11 $14 ★ 5/5 200 min —
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Knoxville, TN $11 $13 ★ 3/5 234 min —
Denver Health & Hospital Authority Denver, CO $11 $17 ★ 3/5 208 min —
Lakeland Regional Medical Center Lakeland, FL $11 $635 ★ 1/5 155 min —
Banner Ironwood Medical Center Queen Creek, AZ $11 $17 ★ 3/5 221 min —
Neurobehavioral Hospital of the Palm Beaches-North Magnonia Park, FL $11 $9 — — —
Fort Loudoun Medical Center Lenoir City, TN $11 $13 ★ 4/5 170 min —
El Paso Children's Hospital El Paso, TX $11 $22 — — —
Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway Conway, AR $11 $15 ★ 2/5 145 min —
Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus Tucson, AZ $11 $15 ★ 3/5 311 min —
Saint Anthony Hospital Chicago, IL $11 $17 ★ 2/5 181 min —
Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock North Little Rock, AR $11 $15 ★ 1/5 186 min —

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 October 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 Antinuclear antibody (ANA) 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: $67; Medicare pays $12.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicare 575
$12
$12 – $56
Medicaid 362
$12
$6 – $79
Amerigroup 181
$12
$6 – $50
Independent Health 51
$12
$9 – $27
Univera 16
$13
$6 – $93
Devoted Health 257
$13
$12 – $26
EmblemHealth 75
$13
$5 – $62
Molina Healthcare 581
$13
$6 – $42
UnitedHealthcare 1561
$13
$10 – $116
MVP Health Care 82
$13
$5 – $99
Tricare / VA 458
$13
$11 – $64
Bright Health 65
$15
$12 – $26
AmeriHealth 255
$15
$12 – $50
Anthem 623
$15
$10 – $81
UPMC Health Plan 104
$17
$12 – $58
Kaiser Permanente 227
$17
$6 – $130
Health Net 314
$18
$4 – $207
Centene / Ambetter 850
$19
$11 – $87
Humana 1088
$19
$12 – $134
AvMed 63
$19
$5 – $287
Oscar Health 232
$21
$12 – $81
Geisinger 70
$21
$12 – $59
Highmark 127
$22
$8 – $71
SelectHealth 47
$23
$12 – $102
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1317
$29
$11 – $136
HealthPartners 234
$32
$12 – $143
Aetna 1462
$33
$12 – $156
Priority Health 56
$34
$6 – $119
Harvard Pilgrim 56
$35
$12 – $114
Medica 209
$36
$12 – $152
UCare 66
$37
$12 – $98
Cigna 1232
$37
$12 – $157
Security Health Plan 53
$47
$12 – $117
Coventry 171
$51
$12 – $191
Sanford Health Plan 69
$51
$26 – $136
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 148
$64
$16 – $274
MultiPlan / PHCS network 900
$87
$14 – $275
Healthcare Highways 51
$114
$36 – $241

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
New Jersey$14
Tennessee$21
Arizona$24
California$32
Connecticut$35
Rhode Island$37

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.

Does Medicare cover Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Antinuclear antibody (ANA) 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 2279 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $67, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $117, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $23, a Medicare rate of about $12. Most cash prices fall between $16 and $203 — 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 Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2279 US hospitals is $67. Most hospitals fall between $16 and $203. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $12). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test?
Medicare pays about $12. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Antinuclear antibody (ANA) 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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