Calcium blood test Cost by Hospital

Calcium blood test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2314 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$37median cash price · 2314 hospitals, 52 statestypically $9–$111 depending on the hospital
≈ 7.2× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$65
Cash / self-pay
$37
Insurer-negotiated
$10
Medicare pays
$5
$9$111
Median cash $37  ·  Medicare $5  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $37 — about 7.2× the Medicare rate ($5). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($10).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $65 list price could save about $28 (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
St Mary Medical Center Long Beach, CA $6 $6 ★ 5/5 150 min —
St Mary-Corwin Hospital Pueblo, CO $6 $6 ★ 4/5 164 min —
Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock North Little Rock, AR $6 $7 ★ 1/5 186 min —
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock Little Rock, AR $6 $7 ★ 3/5 140 min —
Chandler Regional Medical Center Chandler, AZ $6 $5 ★ 4/5 142 min —
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Newark, NJ $6 $3 ★ 2/5 176 min —
Clara Maass Medical Center Belleville, NJ $6 $3 ★ 3/5 142 min —
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway Rahway, NJ $6 $3 ★ 4/5 114 min —
Trinitas Regional Medical Center Elizabeth, NJ $6 $3 ★ 3/5 209 min —
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick, NJ $6 $3 ★ 2/5 206 min —
Community Medical Center Toms River, NJ $6 $3 ★ 1/5 180 min —
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Somerset Somerville, NJ $6 $3 ★ 3/5 188 min —
Jersey City Medical Center Jersey City, NJ $6 $3 ★ 3/5 187 min —
Monmouth Medical Center Long Branch, NJ $6 $3 ★ 3/5 136 min —
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, NJ $6 $3 ★ 3/5 129 min —
Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus Lakewood, NJ $6 $3 ★ 3/5 141 min —
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton Hamilton, NJ $6 $3 ★ 4/5 172 min —
Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Bel Air, MD $6 — ★ 2/5 239 min —
Um Upper Chesapeake Behavioral Health Pavilion At Aberdeen, MD $6 — — — —
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center Clinton, MD $6 $6 ★ 2/5 356 min —
Lee Memorial Hospital Fort Myers, FL $6 $29 ★ 5/5 222 min —
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health Fort Myers, FL $6 $29 ★ 4/5 270 min —
Cape Coral Hospital Cape Coral, FL $6 $29 ★ 3/5 221 min —
Medstar Harbor Hospital Baltimore, MD $6 $6 ★ 4/5 212 min —
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute Harrisburg, PA $6 $13 — — —

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 Calcium blood 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: $37; Medicare pays $5.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Tricare / VA 462
$5
$5 – $43
Medicare 583
$5
$5 – $30
Medicaid 364
$5
$3 – $35
UnitedHealthcare 1600
$5
$4 – $67
Independent Health 51
$5
$5 – $21
Amerigroup 181
$5
$4 – $28
Devoted Health 259
$5
$5 – $8
Molina Healthcare 591
$6
$4 – $33
MVP Health Care 84
$6
$5 – $48
Highmark 129
$6
$3 – $24
Univera 16
$6
$4 – $8
Kaiser Permanente 232
$6
$4 – $81
Bright Health 66
$6
$5 – $11
Anthem 624
$6
$4 – $48
AmeriHealth 256
$7
$5 – $25
EmblemHealth 75
$7
$5 – $50
Humana 1112
$7
$5 – $68
Centene / Ambetter 849
$7
$5 – $58
UPMC Health Plan 104
$8
$5 – $26
Oscar Health 232
$9
$5 – $44
Geisinger 70
$10
$5 – $32
UCare 65
$10
$5 – $59
SelectHealth 47
$11
$5 – $63
Health Net 324
$12
$5 – $126
Priority Health 56
$12
$4 – $41
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1348
$12
$5 – $89
Cigna 1246
$16
$5 – $86
Aetna 1476
$16
$5 – $85
HealthPartners 273
$20
$5 – $80
Harvard Pilgrim 56
$21
$5 – $54
Medica 244
$22
$5 – $85
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 148
$27
$7 – $112
Security Health Plan 53
$28
$5 – $56
Sanford Health Plan 71
$32
$6 – $84
Coventry 172
$41
$5 – $96
MultiPlan / PHCS network 909
$50
$10 – $186
AvMed 63
$50
$6 – $306
Healthcare Highways 51
$71
$16 – $181

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$6
New Jersey$9
Rhode Island$13
Tennessee$16
New York$18
Puerto Rico$21

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
Mohamad Kassar, M.D.Hematology-OncologyDyer, IN4,960
Alex Dickert, M.D.Family PracticeCrystal River, FL3,628
Fariborz Delbakhsh, M.D.Internal MedicineSummerfield, FL3,174
Michael Tallarico, M.D.Internal MedicineDyer, IN2,167
Ryan Dickert, MDFamily PracticeCrystal River, FL2,100
Neel Shah, M.D.Hematology-OncologyDyer, IN2,087
Peter Tothy, MDHematology-OncologyCrown Point, IN2,023
Jordan Henderson, D.O.Hematology-OncologyMyrtle Beach, SC2,023
Renwick Goldberg, MDHematology-OncologyMyrtle Beach, SC2,021
Dejuania Brown-Rawls, D.O.Hematology-OncologyMyrtle Beach, SC1,815
Jim Dickert, DOFamily PracticeCrystal River, FL1,735
Emily Touloukian, D.O.Hematology-OncologyMyrtle Beach, SC1,696

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Does Medicare cover Calcium blood test?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Calcium blood test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $5. 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 2314 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $37, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $65, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $10, a Medicare rate of about $5. Most cash prices fall between $9 and $111 — 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 Calcium blood test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2314 US hospitals is $37. Most hospitals fall between $9 and $111. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Calcium blood test?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $5). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Calcium blood test?
Medicare pays about $5. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Calcium blood 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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