LH hormone test Cost by Hospital

LH hormone test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2278 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$102median cash price · 2278 hospitals, 52 statestypically $29–$265 depending on the hospital
≈ 5.5× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$182
Cash / self-pay
$102
Insurer-negotiated
$35
Medicare pays
$19
$29$265
Median cash $102  ·  Medicare $19  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $102 — about 5.5× the Medicare rate ($19). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($37).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $182 list price could save about $80 (44%).

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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
Medical Center of the Rockies Loveland, CO $16 $20 ★ 5/5 133 min —
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital Hudson, FL $16 $16 ★ 2/5 166 min —
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Palm Beach Gardens, FL $16 — ★ 2/5 138 min —
Clovis Community Medical Center Clovis, CA $16 $19 ★ 2/5 242 min —
Sequoia Hospital Redwood City, CA $16 $19 ★ 5/5 132 min —
University of Kansas Hospital Kansas City, KS $17 $62 ★ 5/5 307 min —
University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus Great Bend, KS $17 $50 ★ 4/5 107 min —
Valley Presbyterian Hospital Van Nuys, CA $17 $19 ★ 1/5 208 min —
HCA Florida Highlands Hospital Sebring, FL $17 $15 ★ 3/5 130 min —
El Paso Children's Hospital El Paso, TX $17 $34 — — —
Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital Lebanon, NH $18 $21 ★ 3/5 264 min —
Riverview Regional Medical Center Gadsden, AL $18 $19 ★ 3/5 155 min —
Paradise Valley Hospital National City, CA $18 $19 ★ 3/5 188 min —
Saint Francis Medical Center Lynwood, CA $18 $16 ★ 3/5 238 min —
Garden Grove Hospital & Medical Center Garden Grove, CA $18 $19 ★ 2/5 134 min —
West Anaheim Medical Center Anaheim, CA $18 $19 ★ 2/5 190 min —
Huntington Beach Hospital Huntington Beach, CA $18 $19 ★ 1/5 158 min —
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital La Palma, CA $18 $19 ★ 3/5 204 min —
Chino Valley Medical Center Chino, CA $18 $19 ★ 4/5 174 min —
San Dimas Community Hospital San Dimas, CA $18 $19 ★ 2/5 147 min —
Desert Valley Hospital Victorville, CA $18 $19 ★ 3/5 167 min —
Sherman Oaks Hospital Sherman Oaks, CA $18 $19 ★ 2/5 140 min —
Montclair Hospital Medical Center Montclair, CA $18 $19 ★ 3/5 153 min —
Southern Regional Medical Center Riverdale, GA $18 $19 ★ 1/5 265 min —
Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc Newnan, GA $18 $19 ★ 5/5 — —

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 LH hormone 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: $102; Medicare pays $19.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Amerigroup 181
$19
$7 – $56
UnitedHealthcare 1579
$19
$16 – $142
Medicare 565
$19
$18 – $75
Medicaid 359
$19
$11 – $89
Devoted Health 257
$19
$19 – $26
MVP Health Care 83
$19
$16 – $178
Independent Health 51
$19
$16 – $38
Univera 16
$19
$16 – $27
AmeriHealth 254
$20
$17 – $76
Tricare / VA 456
$20
$17 – $114
Highmark 130
$20
$12 – $72
Molina Healthcare 581
$20
$12 – $60
Bright Health 66
$21
$19 – $37
UPMC Health Plan 103
$22
$18 – $96
Anthem 621
$23
$16 – $124
AvMed 63
$23
$7 – $128
Kaiser Permanente 228
$24
$8 – $176
EmblemHealth 76
$24
$19 – $93
Geisinger 69
$26
$19 – $102
Centene / Ambetter 847
$26
$16 – $108
Humana 1087
$27
$18 – $206
Health Net 313
$27
$7 – $263
Oscar Health 231
$31
$19 – $64
SelectHealth 47
$36
$19 – $153
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1341
$37
$16 – $166
UCare 65
$37
$12 – $130
Aetna 1453
$40
$16 – $180
Medica 239
$47
$19 – $215
Priority Health 54
$51
$12 – $133
Cigna 1234
$53
$14 – $207
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 148
$57
$25 – $287
Harvard Pilgrim 57
$60
$19 – $160
HealthPartners 266
$63
$19 – $193
Coventry 170
$68
$15 – $265
Sanford Health Plan 70
$76
$33 – $193
Security Health Plan 54
$84
$19 – $117
MultiPlan / PHCS network 896
$112
$20 – $303
Healthcare Highways 50
$119
$40 – $412

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
Tennessee$58
Arkansas$58
Mississippi$59
Alabama$63
Oklahoma$66

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 LH hormone test?

Yes — Medicare generally covers LH hormone test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $19. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $4 — 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 2278 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $102, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $182, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $35, a Medicare rate of about $19. Most cash prices fall between $29 and $265 — 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 LH hormone test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2278 US hospitals is $102. Most hospitals fall between $29 and $265. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover LH hormone test?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $19). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for LH hormone test?
Medicare pays about $19. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do LH hormone 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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