D-dimer test Cost by Hospital

D-dimer test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2256 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$97median cash price · 2256 hospitals, 52 statestypically $24–$281 depending on the hospital
≈ 9.5× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$167
Cash / self-pay
$97
Insurer-negotiated
$23
Medicare pays
$10
$24$281
Median cash $97  ·  Medicare $10  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
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Typical cash price here is $97 — about 9.5× the Medicare rate ($10). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($20).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $167 list price could save about $70 (42%).

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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
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital Banning, CA $15 $11 ★ 3/5 194 min —
Banner Churchill Community Hospital Fallon, NV $15 $28 ★ 2/5 124 min —
Surgical Institute of Reading Wyomissing, PA $15 $61 — — —
Banner Payson Medical Center Payson, AZ $15 $14 ★ 4/5 142 min —
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Shreveport, LA $15 $10 ★ 2/5 247 min —
The Children's Hospital of Alabama Birmingham, AL $16 $98 — — —
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Carson City, MI $16 $50 ★ 4/5 91 min —
Edward W Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI $16 $30 ★ 3/5 299 min —
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton Saint Johns, MI $16 $17 ★ 4/5 182 min —
Sparrow Ionia Hospital Ionia, MI $16 $17 ★ 2/5 158 min —
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center Camp Hill, PA $16 $12 ★ 3/5 252 min —
Hurley Medical Center Flint, MI $16 $12 ★ 2/5 190 min —
St Mary Medical Center Long Beach, CA $16 $13 ★ 5/5 150 min —
St Mary-Corwin Hospital Pueblo, CO $16 $13 ★ 4/5 164 min —
Dunes Surgical Hospital Dakota Dunes, SD $16 $17 — — —
University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL $17 $8 ★ 4/5 298 min —
Heritage Valley Beaver Beaver, PA $17 $11 ★ 3/5 185 min —
Heritage Valley Sewickley Sewickley, PA $17 $11 ★ 4/5 135 min —
Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital Dunn, NC $17 $10 ★ 3/5 210 min —
Cape Fear Valley-Bladen County Hospital Elizabethtown, NC $17 $68 — 193 min —
Page Hospital Page, AZ $17 $17 — 78 min —
St Joseph Hospital Bangor, ME $17 $12 ★ 3/5 186 min —
Penn State Health St. Joseph Reading, PA $17 $12 ★ 3/5 232 min —
Doctors Medical Center Modesto, CA $17 — ★ 1/5 221 min —
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus Raleigh, NC $17 $22 ★ 4/5 204 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 D-dimer 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: $97; Medicare pays $10.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Amerigroup 177
$10
$5 – $42
Medicare 565
$10
$10 – $82
Medicaid 357
$10
$6 – $68
UnitedHealthcare 1540
$10
$9 – $162
Independent Health 49
$10
$9 – $11
Univera 16
$11
$9 – $15
Devoted Health 257
$11
$10 – $14
Highmark 124
$11
$7 – $47
Molina Healthcare 562
$11
$9 – $82
Tricare / VA 443
$11
$10 – $93
AmeriHealth 244
$12
$10 – $59
Bright Health 65
$12
$10 – $22
MVP Health Care 75
$13
$9 – $102
Centene / Ambetter 818
$14
$10 – $107
UPMC Health Plan 99
$14
$10 – $59
Geisinger 64
$15
$10 – $59
EmblemHealth 70
$15
$10 – $68
Anthem 589
$16
$9 – $83
Oscar Health 231
$17
$10 – $59
Kaiser Permanente 231
$19
$9 – $212
Humana 1071
$23
$10 – $136
SelectHealth 47
$24
$10 – $159
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1320
$24
$10 – $176
Priority Health 56
$26
$7 – $137
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 148
$29
$14 – $220
Health Net 308
$32
$10 – $521
Aetna 1420
$35
$10 – $221
Harvard Pilgrim 53
$36
$10 – $117
Cigna 1216
$38
$10 – $231
UCare 66
$55
$10 – $125
Security Health Plan 50
$66
$10 – $127
HealthPartners 262
$67
$11 – $183
Medica 245
$75
$10 – $188
Sanford Health Plan 73
$75
$28 – $177
Coventry 164
$84
$10 – $297
MultiPlan / PHCS network 885
$130
$26 – $475
AvMed 62
$142
$15 – $349
Healthcare Highways 48
$190
$32 – $444

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
New Jersey$21
New York$32
Rhode Island$40
Tennessee$42
Maryland$43
Michigan$44

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
Ayman Karkoutly, M.D.Internal MedicineLubbock, TX1,112
Shahrooz Eshaghian, M.D.Hematology-OncologyLos Angeles, CA454
Jordan Vaughn, M.D.Internal MedicineBirmingham, AL384
Jeffrey Dlott, M.D.PathologyJacksonville, FL212
Grace Raja, M.D.Hematology-OncologyLittle Rock, AR170
Suneetha Challagundla, MDMedical OncologySan Antonio, TX155
Raymond Collier, MDFamily PracticeLubbock, TX130
Jack Cappitelli, MDInternal MedicineFair Lawn, NJ106
Robert Kronenthal, NPNurse PractitionerSan Antonio, TX104
Min Xu, M.D.PathologyTacoma, WA87
Joseph Gooch, MDFamily PracticeJackson, TN82
Tara Meadows, PACPhysician AssistantLynchburg, VA80

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Does Medicare cover D-dimer test?

Yes — Medicare generally covers D-dimer test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $10. 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 2256 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $97, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $167, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $23, a Medicare rate of about $10. Most cash prices fall between $24 and $281 — 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 D-dimer test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2256 US hospitals is $97. Most hospitals fall between $24 and $281. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover D-dimer test?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $10). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for D-dimer test?
Medicare pays about $10. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do D-dimer 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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