Blood type test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2346 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $60 — about 20.2× the Medicare rate ($3). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($6).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $108 list price could save about $48 (44%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health Tulare | Tulare, CA | $9 | $4 | ★ 3/5 | 198 min | — |
| McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital | Oxford, OH | $9 | — | ★ 3/5 | 132 min | — |
| Winn Parish Medical Center | Winnfield, LA | $9 | $13 | — | 100 min | — |
| Ozark Health | Clinton, AR | $9 | $6 | ★ 4/5 | 132 min | — |
| College Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $9 | $49 | ★ 3/5 | 322 min | — |
| College Hospital | Cerritos, CA | $9 | $49 | — | — | — |
| Glendora Hospital | Glendora, CA | $9 | $49 | — | — | — |
| Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $9 | $82 | ★ 3/5 | 202 min | — |
| University of Md Baltimore Washington Medical Center | Glen Burnie, MD | $9 | — | ★ 5/5 | — | — |
| Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center | Silver Spring, MD | $10 | $10 | ★ 3/5 | 296 min | — |
| Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center | Rockville, MD | $10 | $10 | ★ 2/5 | 204 min | — |
| Lee Memorial Hospital | Fort Myers, FL | $10 | $34 | ★ 5/5 | 222 min | — |
| Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health | Fort Myers, FL | $10 | $34 | ★ 4/5 | 270 min | — |
| Cape Coral Hospital | Cape Coral, FL | $10 | $34 | ★ 3/5 | 221 min | — |
| Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital | Colebrook, NH | $10 | $15 | — | 85 min | — |
| Hendricks Community Hospital | Hendricks, MN | $10 | — | — | 115 min | — |
| Cimarron Memorial Hospital | Boise City, OK | $10 | $12 | — | 107 min | — |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $10 | $21 | ★ 3/5 | 170 min | — |
| Mercy Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $10 | $21 | ★ 3/5 | 193 min | — |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $10 | $21 | ★ 3/5 | 197 min | — |
| Weeks Medical Center | Lancaster, NH | $10 | $9 | — | 107 min | — |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $10 | — | — | — | — |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $10 | — | ★ 4/5 | 157 min | — |
| Medical Center Barbour | Eufaula, AL | $10 | $38 | — | 157 min | — |
| Deaconess Henderson Hospital | Henderson, KY | $10 | $3 | ★ 2/5 | 127 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 Blood type 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: $60; Medicare pays $3.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 383 |
$2 – $70 |
| Univera | 16 |
$3 – $4 |
| Amerigroup | 189 |
$2 – $127 |
| Bright Health | 66 |
$3 – $183 |
| Geisinger | 73 |
$3 – $184 |
| AmeriHealth | 257 |
$3 – $125 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1624 |
$3 – $134 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 105 |
$3 – $194 |
| Highmark | 139 |
$2 – $163 |
| Anthem | 641 |
$3 – $143 |
| Molina Healthcare | 599 |
$3 – $140 |
| SelectHealth | 48 |
$4 – $130 |
| Priority Health | 56 |
$6 – $119 |
| Oscar Health | 234 |
$4 – $202 |
| Cigna | 1253 |
$3 – $143 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 58 |
$3 – $172 |
| MVP Health Care | 82 |
$3 – $166 |
| UCare | 67 |
$3 – $134 |
| Aetna | 1485 |
$3 – $156 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 852 |
$3 – $143 |
| Tricare / VA | 464 |
$3 – $151 |
| Devoted Health | 263 |
$3 – $132 |
| Humana | 1130 |
$3 – $142 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1387 |
$3 – $214 |
| Medica | 252 |
$5 – $105 |
| Medicare | 606 |
$3 – $156 |
| AvMed | 63 |
$8 – $154 |
| HealthPartners | 277 |
$4 – $149 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 74 |
$15 – $121 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 240 |
$3 – $188 |
| Health Net | 326 |
$3 – $258 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 157 |
$5 – $211 |
| Security Health Plan | 55 |
$17 – $127 |
| Coventry | 174 |
$8 – $180 |
| Independent Health | 51 |
$3 – $228 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 914 |
$15 – $219 |
| Healthcare Highways | 50 |
$19 – $176 |
| EmblemHealth | 74 |
$3 – $388 |
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
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| Maryland | $12 |
| Connecticut | $26 |
| Tennessee | $31 |
| New Hampshire | $34 |
| Arkansas | $37 |
| Michigan | $38 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
Does Medicare cover Blood type test?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Blood type test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $3. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $1 — 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 2346 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $60, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $108, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $40, a Medicare rate of about $3. Most cash prices fall between $19 and $183 — 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 Blood type test cost without insurance?
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What does Medicare pay for Blood type test?
Why do Blood type test prices vary between hospitals?
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