Blood crossmatch Cost by Hospital

Blood crossmatch is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2226 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$154median cash price · 2226 hospitals, 52 statestypically $55–$430 depending on the hospital
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Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$262
Cash / self-pay
$154
Insurer-negotiated
$164
$55$430
Median cash $154  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
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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
Medstar Harbor Hospital Baltimore, MD $23 $24 ★ 4/5 212 min —
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Niagara Falls, NY $23 $212 ★ 1/5 229 min —
Alliance Community Hospital Alliance, OH $23 $164 ★ 4/5 171 min —
Holy Cross Hospital Nogales, AZ $23 $23 — 144 min —
Good Samaritan Hospital Vincennes, IN $23 $24 ★ 2/5 119 min —
Holy Cross Hospital Silver Spring, MD $23 $23 ★ 2/5 314 min —
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital Baltimore, MD $23 $24 ★ 3/5 247 min —
University of Md Medical Center Midtown Campus Baltimore, MD $24 — ★ 3/5 243 min —
University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore, MD $25 — ★ 3/5 309 min —
University of Md Charles Regional Medical Center La Plata, MD $25 — ★ 3/5 262 min —
University of Md St Joseph Medical Center Towson, MD $25 — ★ 5/5 264 min —
Atlantic General Hospital Berlin, MD $25 $25 ★ 3/5 147 min —
Mercy Medical Center Redding Redding, CA $26 — ★ 2/5 194 min —
Mercy Medical Center Inc Baltimore, MD $26 — ★ 3/5 237 min —
VA Maryland Healthcare System-Baltimore Baltimore, MD $26 — ★ 2/5 — —
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore, MD $26 $27 ★ 5/5 218 min —
Meritus Medical Center Hagerstown, MD $26 — ★ 3/5 250 min —
Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Llc Oklahoma City, OK $26 $52 ★ 4/5 154 min —
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South, Llc Oklahoma City, OK $26 $52 ★ 5/5 140 min —
University of Md Shore Medical Center at Easton Easton, MD $27 — ★ 4/5 179 min —
Montgomery General Hospital Montgomery, WV $27 $235 — 100 min —
Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital Oneonta, NY $27 $217 ★ 3/5 132 min —
McLaren Bay Region Bay City, MI $27 $167 ★ 1/5 169 min —
University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL $27 $31 ★ 4/5 298 min —
Medical Center Barbour Eufaula, AL $28 $165 — 157 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 crossmatch

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: $154.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 11
$33
$27 – $39
Medicaid 320
$51
$16 – $195
AmeriHealth 235
$61
$21 – $201
Amerigroup 143
$79
$20 – $186
Priority Health 46
$91
$26 – $234
Medica 230
$106
$19 – $186
UCare 65
$111
$19 – $303
Sanford Health Plan 68
$117
$72 – $211
Cigna 1152
$138
$11 – $310
Harvard Pilgrim 56
$144
$28 – $495
UnitedHealthcare 1479
$149
$34 – $276
HealthPartners 250
$152
$38 – $309
Tricare / VA 409
$158
$48 – $259
Aetna 1329
$160
$34 – $357
Humana 988
$160
$40 – $313
Molina Healthcare 487
$162
$35 – $262
Centene / Ambetter 752
$163
$31 – $289
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1245
$163
$23 – $492
Geisinger 66
$163
$28 – $776
Highmark 129
$163
$28 – $613
Healthcare Highways 49
$164
$72 – $328
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 140
$164
$14 – $351
Devoted Health 174
$166
$143 – $192
SelectHealth 41
$166
$93 – $393
Security Health Plan 52
$167
$74 – $269
UPMC Health Plan 103
$170
$25 – $709
Medicare 547
$172
$56 – $220
Anthem 556
$172
$15 – $709
AvMed 62
$173
$43 – $393
Coventry 155
$184
$50 – $335
MVP Health Care 72
$196
$42 – $446
MultiPlan / PHCS network 878
$202
$62 – $497
Kaiser Permanente 232
$202
$45 – $534
Oscar Health 226
$207
$65 – $360
Independent Health 28
$212
$81 – $309
EmblemHealth 71
$212
$54 – $1,344
Health Net 298
$218
$108 – $548
Bright Health 56
$232
$105 – $318

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$23
Tennessee$62
Arkansas$75
Arizona$95
Kentucky$97
Mississippi$98

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXHouston, TXDallas, TXBaltimore, MDCincinnati, OHNew York, NYFort Worth, TXSacramento, CABaton Rouge, LABronx, NYBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHOklahoma City, OKOmaha, NESaint Louis, MOBirmingham, ALEl Paso, TXKansas City, MOLittle Rock, ARLos Angeles, CAMiami, FL

Prices by state

CaliforniaTexasOhioFloridaPennsylvaniaWisconsinIllinoisNew YorkMinnesotaMichiganNorth CarolinaLouisianaTennesseeColoradoGeorgiaMissouriNebraskaOklahomaArkansasIowaVirginiaNew JerseyKansasArizonaIndianaWashingtonSouth DakotaMarylandMassachusettsKentuckyAlabamaMississippiMaineSouth CarolinaWest VirginiaOregonNorth DakotaNew HampshireIdahoMontanaConnecticutUtahNew MexicoNevadaPuerto RicoWyomingHawaiiVermontAlaskaRhode IslandDelawareWashington DC

Does Medicare cover Blood crossmatch?

We don’t have a standard national Medicare rate for Blood crossmatch, so we can’t confirm coverage here — it may depend on medical necessity, the setting, or your specific plan. Check Medicare.gov or ask your provider.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2226 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $154, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $262, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $164. Most cash prices fall between $55 and $430 — 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 crossmatch cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2226 US hospitals is $154. Most hospitals fall between $55 and $430. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Why do Blood crossmatch 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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