Hepatitis B test Cost by Hospital

Hepatitis B test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2335 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$65median cash price · 2335 hospitals, 52 statestypically $19–$173 depending on the hospital
≈ 6.3× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$114
Cash / self-pay
$65
Insurer-negotiated
$21
Medicare pays
$10
$19$173
Median cash $65  ·  Medicare $10  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $65 — about 6.3× the Medicare rate ($10). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($21).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $114 list price could save about $49 (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
Dayton General Hospital Dayton, WA $10 $11 — 105 min —
Riverview Regional Medical Center Gadsden, AL $10 $10 ★ 3/5 155 min —
Paradise Valley Hospital National City, CA $10 $10 ★ 3/5 188 min —
Saint Francis Medical Center Lynwood, CA $10 $10 ★ 3/5 238 min —
Encino Hospital Medical Center Encino, CA $10 $10 ★ 3/5 134 min —
Garden Grove Hospital & Medical Center Garden Grove, CA $10 $10 ★ 2/5 134 min —
West Anaheim Medical Center Anaheim, CA $10 $10 ★ 2/5 190 min —
Huntington Beach Hospital Huntington Beach, CA $10 $10 ★ 1/5 158 min —
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital La Palma, CA $10 $10 ★ 3/5 204 min —
Chino Valley Medical Center Chino, CA $10 $10 ★ 4/5 174 min —
San Dimas Community Hospital San Dimas, CA $10 $10 ★ 2/5 147 min —
Desert Valley Hospital Victorville, CA $10 $10 ★ 3/5 167 min —
Sherman Oaks Hospital Sherman Oaks, CA $10 $10 ★ 2/5 140 min —
Montclair Hospital Medical Center Montclair, CA $10 $10 ★ 3/5 153 min —
Southern Regional Medical Center Riverdale, GA $10 $10 ★ 1/5 265 min —
Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc Newnan, GA $10 $10 ★ 5/5 — —
Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center Chicago, IL $10 $10 ★ 3/5 186 min —
Monroe Hospital Bloomington, IN $10 $10 ★ 4/5 108 min —
Saint John Hospital Leavenworth, KS $10 $11 ★ 3/5 126 min —
Providence Medical Center Kansas City, KS $10 $11 ★ 3/5 122 min —
Central Maine Medical Center Lewiston, ME $10 $10 ★ 4/5 253 min —
Lake Huron Medical Center Port Huron, MI $10 $10 ★ 4/5 168 min —
Garden City Hospital Garden City, MI $10 $10 ★ 2/5 114 min —
Hendricks Community Hospital Hendricks, MN $10 — — 115 min —
St Joseph Medical Center Kansas City, MO $10 $10 ★ 3/5 124 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 Hepatitis B 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: $65; Medicare pays $10.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Amerigroup 181
$10
$5 – $53
Tricare / VA 457
$10
$9 – $73
Medicare 568
$10
$10 – $55
Medicaid 361
$10
$6 – $69
Independent Health 53
$11
$9 – $22
UnitedHealthcare 1589
$11
$9 – $101
Devoted Health 257
$11
$10 – $12
MVP Health Care 82
$11
$9 – $92
Molina Healthcare 589
$11
$9 – $52
Centene / Ambetter 854
$12
$9 – $94
Bright Health 66
$12
$10 – $21
Univera 16
$12
$9 – $15
Highmark 129
$13
$7 – $53
AmeriHealth 257
$14
$10 – $55
Humana 1090
$14
$10 – $115
Kaiser Permanente 229
$17
$7 – $105
Anthem 627
$17
$8 – $83
Oscar Health 229
$18
$10 – $52
Health Net 315
$18
$4 – $167
UCare 65
$18
$10 – $78
UPMC Health Plan 101
$18
$10 – $59
Geisinger 67
$19
$10 – $50
SelectHealth 47
$20
$10 – $117
AvMed 63
$21
$4 – $253
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1347
$23
$10 – $113
EmblemHealth 76
$23
$10 – $67
Medica 245
$27
$11 – $111
Aetna 1467
$27
$10 – $130
Priority Health 56
$28
$7 – $71
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 152
$31
$10 – $164
Cigna 1239
$32
$10 – $140
Harvard Pilgrim 58
$34
$10 – $107
HealthPartners 270
$38
$11 – $104
Sanford Health Plan 73
$43
$10 – $88
Coventry 168
$49
$9 – $205
Security Health Plan 53
$54
$10 – $83
MultiPlan / PHCS network 904
$75
$17 – $216
Healthcare Highways 51
$81
$28 – $241

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$19
New York$33
Alabama$33
Arizona$36
Tennessee$36
West Virginia$39

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 Hepatitis B test?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Hepatitis B 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 2335 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $65, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $114, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $21, a Medicare rate of about $10. Most cash prices fall between $19 and $173 — 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 Hepatitis B test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2335 US hospitals is $65. Most hospitals fall between $19 and $173. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Hepatitis B 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 Hepatitis B 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 Hepatitis B 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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