CK-MB heart enzyme test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2167 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $84 — about 7.3× the Medicare rate ($12). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($23).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $144 list price could save about $60 (42%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark, NJ | $13 | $6 | ★ 2/5 | 176 min | — |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | $13 | $6 | ★ 3/5 | 142 min | — |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway | Rahway, NJ | $13 | $6 | ★ 4/5 | 114 min | — |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | $13 | $6 | ★ 3/5 | 209 min | — |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ | $13 | $6 | ★ 2/5 | 206 min | — |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | $13 | $6 | ★ 1/5 | 180 min | — |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Somerset | Somerville, NJ | $13 | $6 | ★ 3/5 | 188 min | — |
| Jersey City Medical Center | Jersey City, NJ | $13 | $6 | ★ 3/5 | 187 min | — |
| Monmouth Medical Center | Long Branch, NJ | $13 | $6 | ★ 3/5 | 136 min | — |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Livingston, NJ | $13 | $6 | ★ 3/5 | 129 min | — |
| Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus | Lakewood, NJ | $13 | $6 | ★ 3/5 | 141 min | — |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton | Hamilton, NJ | $13 | $6 | ★ 4/5 | 172 min | — |
| University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston | Galveston, TX | $13 | $12 | ★ 3/5 | 190 min | — |
| Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute | Harrisburg, PA | $13 | $28 | — | — | — |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $13 | $16 | ★ 3/5 | 180 min | — |
| Shore Medical Center | Somers Point, NJ | $13 | $12 | ★ 3/5 | 148 min | — |
| Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical | Montclair, NJ | $13 | $99 | ★ 4/5 | 229 min | — |
| Jefferson Stratford Hospital | Stratford, NJ | $13 | $12 | ★ 2/5 | 215 min | — |
| Centrastate Medical Center | Freehold, NJ | $13 | $12 | ★ 4/5 | 219 min | — |
| The University Hospital | Newark, NJ | $13 | $26 | ★ 1/5 | 307 min | — |
| Jefferson Lansdale Hospital | Lansdale, PA | $13 | $12 | ★ 3/5 | 234 min | — |
| Jefferson Health-Northeast | Philadelphia, PA | $13 | $12 | ★ 2/5 | 316 min | — |
| Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital | Philadelphia, PA | $13 | $13 | ★ 3/5 | 268 min | — |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | Philadelphia, PA | $13 | $13 | ★ 3/5 | 236 min | — |
| Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital | East Norriton, PA | $13 | $12 | ★ 4/5 | 297 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 CK-MB heart enzyme 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: $84; Medicare pays $12.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Amerigroup | 175 |
$8 – $45 |
| Tricare / VA | 428 |
$11 – $82 |
| MVP Health Care | 69 |
$8 – $79 |
| Medicare | 534 |
$11 – $68 |
| Medicaid | 325 |
$7 – $82 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1493 |
$10 – $170 |
| Devoted Health | 252 |
$12 – $13 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 41 |
$12 – $68 |
| Independent Health | 49 |
$10 – $12 |
| Highmark | 121 |
$8 – $42 |
| Univera | 16 |
$8 – $17 |
| AmeriHealth | 243 |
$10 – $44 |
| Molina Healthcare | 556 |
$10 – $72 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 99 |
$11 – $55 |
| Bright Health | 66 |
$12 – $25 |
| Anthem | 594 |
$6 – $72 |
| Geisinger | 65 |
$12 – $56 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 809 |
$11 – $106 |
| Oscar Health | 226 |
$12 – $60 |
| EmblemHealth | 69 |
$8 – $66 |
| Humana | 1045 |
$12 – $142 |
| SelectHealth | 47 |
$12 – $128 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1269 |
$10 – $159 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 227 |
$10 – $201 |
| UCare | 61 |
$12 – $142 |
| Priority Health | 35 |
$6 – $137 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 143 |
$12 – $292 |
| Aetna | 1384 |
$12 – $228 |
| Cigna | 1158 |
$11 – $182 |
| HealthPartners | 223 |
$12 – $195 |
| Medica | 213 |
$12 – $189 |
| Health Net | 301 |
$12 – $419 |
| Security Health Plan | 48 |
$12 – $120 |
| Coventry | 154 |
$12 – $290 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 55 |
$28 – $208 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 812 |
$38 – $443 |
| AvMed | 58 |
$21 – $421 |
| Healthcare Highways | 51 |
$35 – $419 |
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 |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $15 |
| Rhode Island | $28 |
| Tennessee | $36 |
| New York | $36 |
| Connecticut | $41 |
| Arizona | $41 |
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.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afshine Emrani, MD | Cardiology | Tarzana, CA | 3,379 |
| Ayman Karkoutly, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Lubbock, TX | 1,115 |
| Jordan Vaughn, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Birmingham, AL | 367 |
| Ehab Hanna, MD | Internal Medicine | Crowley, TX | 150 |
| Jason Pirozzolo, D.O. | Family Practice | Orlando, FL | 81 |
| Tara Meadows, PAC | Physician Assistant | Lynchburg, VA | 80 |
| Thomas Morrison, MD | Emergency Medicine | Key Largo, FL | 68 |
| Justin Marin, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Wilmington, NC | 64 |
| Bridget Mckeever, PA | Physician Assistant | Middletown, NY | 59 |
| Mckinnley Conklin, PA | Physician Assistant | Middletown, NY | 53 |
| Madeline Ondrak, PA | Physician Assistant | Hastings, NE | 50 |
| Mohamad Alzein, MD | Internal Medicine | Chicago, IL | 48 |
Does Medicare cover CK-MB heart enzyme test?
Yes — Medicare generally covers CK-MB heart enzyme 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 2167 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $84, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $144, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $22, a Medicare rate of about $12. Most cash prices fall between $20 and $258 — 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
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