GGT liver test Cost by Hospital

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

$49median cash price · 2314 hospitals, 52 statestypically $13–$134 depending on the hospital
≈ 6.7× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$84
Cash / self-pay
$49
Insurer-negotiated
$15
Medicare pays
$7
$13$134
Median cash $49  ·  Medicare $7  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $49 — about 6.7× the Medicare rate ($7). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($14).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $84 list price could save about $36 (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
Community Memorial Hospital Cloquet, MN $7 $11 — 123 min —
Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital Baltimore, MD $7 — — — —
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Valencia, CA $7 $7 ★ 2/5 174 min —
Bear Valley Community Hospital Big Bear Lake, CA $8 $7 — 139 min —
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Natchitoches, LA $8 $8 ★ 4/5 158 min —
Marion General Hospital Marion, IN $8 $9 ★ 3/5 132 min —
Marion General Hospital Columbia, MS $8 $9 ★ 1/5 126 min —
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Newark, NJ $8 $4 ★ 2/5 176 min —
Clara Maass Medical Center Belleville, NJ $8 $4 ★ 3/5 142 min —
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway Rahway, NJ $8 $4 ★ 4/5 114 min —
Trinitas Regional Medical Center Elizabeth, NJ $8 $4 ★ 3/5 209 min —
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick, NJ $8 $4 ★ 2/5 206 min —
Community Medical Center Toms River, NJ $8 $4 ★ 1/5 180 min —
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Somerset Somerville, NJ $8 $4 ★ 3/5 188 min —
Jersey City Medical Center Jersey City, NJ $8 $4 ★ 3/5 187 min —
Monmouth Medical Center Long Branch, NJ $8 $4 ★ 3/5 136 min —
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, NJ $8 $4 ★ 3/5 129 min —
Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus Lakewood, NJ $8 $4 ★ 3/5 141 min —
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton Hamilton, NJ $8 $4 ★ 4/5 172 min —
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Galveston, TX $8 $7 ★ 3/5 190 min —
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute Harrisburg, PA $8 $18 — — —
Shore Medical Center Somers Point, NJ $8 $7 ★ 3/5 148 min —
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Montclair, NJ $8 $121 ★ 4/5 229 min —
Jefferson Stratford Hospital Stratford, NJ $8 $8 ★ 2/5 215 min —
The University Hospital Newark, NJ $8 $119 ★ 1/5 307 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 GGT liver 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: $49; Medicare pays $7.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Amerigroup 181
$7
$3 – $26
Tricare / VA 458
$7
$6 – $57
Medicare 581
$7
$7 – $33
Medicaid 370
$7
$4 – $61
UnitedHealthcare 1600
$7
$6 – $74
Independent Health 50
$7
$6 – $8
Highmark 127
$7
$5 – $30
Univera 16
$8
$6 – $11
Devoted Health 259
$8
$7 – $8
MVP Health Care 82
$8
$5 – $74
Molina Healthcare 592
$8
$5 – $35
Humana 1109
$8
$7 – $80
Centene / Ambetter 848
$8
$6 – $58
Bright Health 66
$9
$7 – $15
Kaiser Permanente 229
$9
$5 – $102
EmblemHealth 74
$9
$5 – $59
AmeriHealth 256
$9
$6 – $35
Anthem 619
$10
$5 – $68
UPMC Health Plan 103
$10
$7 – $34
Oscar Health 233
$12
$7 – $43
Geisinger 70
$13
$7 – $35
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 147
$14
$7 – $179
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1348
$14
$6 – $86
Health Net 318
$14
$6 – $178
UCare 64
$14
$7 – $60
SelectHealth 47
$17
$7 – $69
Aetna 1473
$20
$7 – $94
Priority Health 56
$20
$5 – $60
Cigna 1248
$21
$7 – $94
Medica 240
$29
$7 – $81
HealthPartners 270
$29
$7 – $93
Harvard Pilgrim 58
$30
$7 – $72
AvMed 63
$35
$8 – $277
Sanford Health Plan 74
$36
$14 – $81
Security Health Plan 52
$37
$7 – $54
Coventry 173
$38
$7 – $104
MultiPlan / PHCS network 906
$60
$13 – $196
Healthcare Highways 51
$103
$20 – $251

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$13
Tennessee$14
Rhode Island$21
Mississippi$22
New York$23

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
Irfan Fazil, M.D.Internal MedicineYuma, AZ15,179
Pauline Dell, FNP-CNurse PractitionerYuma, AZ13,915
Shahid Mansoor, MDNephrologyYuma, AZ12,199
Brenda Ellingson, NPNurse PractitionerYuma, AZ10,445
Rocio Eleid, M.D.NephrologyYuma, AZ9,837
Fariborz Delbakhsh, M.D.Internal MedicineSummerfield, FL3,230
Alex Dickert, M.D.Family PracticeCrystal River, FL2,981
Leon Schwechter, D.O.Internal MedicineGreenvale, NY1,908
Arnold Weg, MDInternal MedicineForest Hills, NY1,716
Hyatt Degreen, D.O.Medical OncologyLancaster, PA1,660
Chirag Patel, MDInternal MedicineChattanooga, TN1,627
Joo-Hyung Lee, MDRheumatologyOrange, CA1,602

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Does Medicare cover GGT liver test?

Yes — Medicare generally covers GGT liver test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $7. 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 $49, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $84, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $15, a Medicare rate of about $7. Most cash prices fall between $13 and $134 — 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 GGT liver test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2314 US hospitals is $49. Most hospitals fall between $13 and $134. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover GGT liver test?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $7). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for GGT liver test?
Medicare pays about $7. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do GGT liver 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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