Blood type test Cost by Hospital

Blood type test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2346 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$60median cash price · 2346 hospitals, 52 statestypically $19–$183 depending on the hospital
≈ 20.2× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$108
Cash / self-pay
$60
Insurer-negotiated
$40
Medicare pays
$3
$19$183
Median cash $60  ·  Medicare $3  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

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%).

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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
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.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 383
$3
$2 – $70
Univera 16
$3
$3 – $4
Amerigroup 189
$4
$2 – $127
Bright Health 66
$6
$3 – $183
Geisinger 73
$7
$3 – $184
AmeriHealth 257
$10
$3 – $125
UnitedHealthcare 1624
$11
$3 – $134
UPMC Health Plan 105
$13
$3 – $194
Highmark 139
$13
$2 – $163
Anthem 641
$14
$3 – $143
Molina Healthcare 599
$14
$3 – $140
SelectHealth 48
$18
$4 – $130
Priority Health 56
$20
$6 – $119
Oscar Health 234
$20
$4 – $202
Cigna 1253
$27
$3 – $143
Harvard Pilgrim 58
$32
$3 – $172
MVP Health Care 82
$33
$3 – $166
UCare 67
$36
$3 – $134
Aetna 1485
$37
$3 – $156
Centene / Ambetter 852
$37
$3 – $143
Tricare / VA 464
$38
$3 – $151
Devoted Health 263
$38
$3 – $132
Humana 1130
$38
$3 – $142
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1387
$38
$3 – $214
Medica 252
$39
$5 – $105
Medicare 606
$41
$3 – $156
AvMed 63
$47
$8 – $154
HealthPartners 277
$48
$4 – $149
Sanford Health Plan 74
$50
$15 – $121
Kaiser Permanente 240
$53
$3 – $188
Health Net 326
$53
$3 – $258
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 157
$54
$5 – $211
Security Health Plan 55
$54
$17 – $127
Coventry 174
$61
$8 – $180
Independent Health 51
$67
$3 – $228
MultiPlan / PHCS network 914
$78
$15 – $219
Healthcare Highways 50
$80
$19 – $176
EmblemHealth 74
$92
$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

StateMedian 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?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2346 US hospitals is $60. Most hospitals fall between $19 and $183. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Blood type test?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $3). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Blood type test?
Medicare pays about $3. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Blood type 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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