Estradiol (estrogen) test Cost by Hospital

Estradiol (estrogen) test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2318 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$121median cash price · 2318 hospitals, 52 statestypically $31–$300 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.3× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$212
Cash / self-pay
$121
Insurer-negotiated
$44
Medicare pays
$28
$31$300
Median cash $121  ·  Medicare $28  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $121 — about 4.3× the Medicare rate ($28). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($56).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $212 list price could save about $91 (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
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Palm Beach Gardens, FL $18 — ★ 2/5 138 min —
St Mary's Medical Center West Palm Beach, FL $18 — ★ 1/5 155 min —
Canonsburg General Hospital Canonsburg, PA $18 $28 ★ 3/5 155 min —
Forbes Hospital Monroeville, PA $18 $29 ★ 3/5 261 min —
UCSF Health Saint Francis Hospital San Francisco, CA $19 $17 ★ 3/5 138 min —
Cumberland Medical Center Crossville, TN $19 $31 ★ 4/5 204 min —
Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association Morristown, TN $19 $29 ★ 2/5 198 min —
Roane Medical Center Harriman, TN $19 $29 ★ 4/5 174 min —
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge Oak Ridge, TN $19 $29 ★ 4/5 186 min —
Leconte Medical Center Sevierville, TN $19 $31 ★ 5/5 200 min —
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Knoxville, TN $19 $29 ★ 3/5 234 min —
Cheshire Medical Center Keene, NH $19 $29 ★ 4/5 214 min —
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Fort Collins, CO $19 $56 — 118 min —
Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc Miami Beach, FL $19 $19 ★ 3/5 174 min —
Fort Loudoun Medical Center Lenoir City, TN $19 $29 ★ 4/5 170 min —
Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital Tulsa, OK $19 $19 — 191 min —
Banner North Colorado Medical Center Greeley, CO $19 $67 ★ 4/5 137 min —
Banner North Co Medical Center-Loveland Campus Loveland, CO $19 $67 ★ 3/5 140 min —
Grove City Medical Center Grove City, PA $19 $28 ★ 4/5 150 min —
University Medical Center of El Paso El Paso, TX $20 $28 ★ 3/5 240 min —
Tucson Medical Center Tucson, AZ $20 $29 ★ 2/5 202 min —
Mount Desert Island Hospital Bar Harbor, ME $20 $84 — 130 min —
Methodist Richardson Medical Center Richardson, TX $20 $30 ★ 4/5 182 min —
Methodist Midlothian Medical Center Midlothian, TX $20 $30 ★ 4/5 159 min —
Methodist Celina Medical Center Celina, TX $20 $30 — — —

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 Estradiol (estrogen) 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: $121; Medicare pays $28.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Amerigroup 181
$28
$7 – $59
Tricare / VA 457
$28
$25 – $121
Medicare 575
$28
$27 – $88
Medicaid 363
$28
$17 – $97
UnitedHealthcare 1582
$28
$23 – $167
AmeriHealth 254
$28
$22 – $80
Devoted Health 257
$29
$28 – $31
Independent Health 51
$29
$24 – $43
Univera 16
$29
$24 – $41
MVP Health Care 82
$29
$21 – $207
Highmark 129
$30
$18 – $107
Geisinger 69
$30
$25 – $136
Molina Healthcare 579
$30
$16 – $75
AvMed 63
$31
$8 – $66
Bright Health 65
$31
$28 – $56
Kaiser Permanente 222
$33
$18 – $183
Anthem 619
$34
$20 – $173
Humana 1089
$34
$28 – $238
Centene / Ambetter 844
$35
$23 – $134
UPMC Health Plan 103
$36
$26 – $164
EmblemHealth 75
$40
$28 – $176
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1346
$46
$24 – $186
Oscar Health 232
$46
$28 – $111
Health Net 306
$50
$22 – $253
Priority Health 56
$51
$15 – $158
Aetna 1459
$52
$25 – $223
SelectHealth 48
$54
$28 – $187
UCare 67
$56
$27 – $161
Harvard Pilgrim 57
$63
$16 – $205
Cigna 1231
$66
$22 – $233
Medica 243
$69
$28 – $236
HealthPartners 270
$79
$28 – $231
Coventry 171
$81
$22 – $303
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 146
$86
$31 – $408
Sanford Health Plan 72
$91
$45 – $227
Security Health Plan 54
$114
$28 – $168
MultiPlan / PHCS network 888
$124
$32 – $362
Healthcare Highways 50
$158
$51 – $548

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$32
Maryland$43
Arizona$55
Florida$60
Mississippi$60
Tennessee$68

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.

Does Medicare cover Estradiol (estrogen) test?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Estradiol (estrogen) test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $28. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $6 — 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 2318 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $121, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $212, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $44, a Medicare rate of about $28. Most cash prices fall between $31 and $300 — 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 Estradiol (estrogen) test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2318 US hospitals is $121. Most hospitals fall between $31 and $300. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Estradiol (estrogen) test?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $28). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Estradiol (estrogen) test?
Medicare pays about $28. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Estradiol (estrogen) 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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