Liver function panel Cost by Hospital

Liver function panel is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2261 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$93median cash price · 2261 hospitals, 52 statestypically $24–$285 depending on the hospital
≈ 11.4× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$155
Cash / self-pay
$93
Insurer-negotiated
$22
Medicare pays
$8
$24$285
Median cash $93  ·  Medicare $8  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $93 — about 11.4× the Medicare rate ($8). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($16).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $155 list price could save about $62 (40%).

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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
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Nacogdoches, TX $14 $13 ★ 2/5 174 min —
Navos-Inpatient Services Seattle, WA $14 — — — —
Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock Bay Saint Louis, MS $14 $9 ★ 3/5 147 min —
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital Greenville, KY $14 $8 ★ 4/5 148 min —
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital Owensboro, KY $14 $8 ★ 2/5 208 min —
Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center Leitchfield, KY $14 $8 ★ 3/5 115 min —
Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center Emporia, VA $14 — ★ 4/5 119 min —
Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA $15 $10 ★ 4/5 197 min —
Heritage Valley Beaver Beaver, PA $15 $9 ★ 3/5 185 min —
Heritage Valley Sewickley Sewickley, PA $15 $9 ★ 4/5 135 min —
John H Stroger Jr Hospital Chicago, IL $15 $10 ★ 2/5 293 min —
Provident Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL $15 $10 — 190 min —
Big South Fork Medical Center Oneida, TN $15 $49 — 170 min —
St Bernard Parish Hospital Chalmette, LA $15 $8 ★ 4/5 180 min —
Lee Memorial Hospital Fort Myers, FL $15 $46 ★ 5/5 222 min —
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health Fort Myers, FL $15 $46 ★ 4/5 270 min —
Cape Coral Hospital Cape Coral, FL $15 $46 ★ 3/5 221 min —
Fresno Surgical Hospital Fresno, CA $15 $8 — — —
Doctors Medical Center Modesto, CA $15 — ★ 1/5 221 min —
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Sulphur, LA $15 $8 ★ 4/5 123 min —
Western Missouri Medical Center Warrensburg, MO $15 — ★ 4/5 140 min —
Oklahoma Spine Hospital Oklahoma City, OK $15 $8 — 112 min —
Bethesda North Cincinnati, OH $15 — ★ 3/5 155 min —
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center Lancaster, PA $15 $8 ★ 3/5 231 min —
Denver Health & Hospital Authority Denver, CO $16 $13 ★ 3/5 208 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 Liver function panel

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: $93; Medicare pays $8.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Amerigroup 181
$8
$5 – $39
UnitedHealthcare 1620
$8
$7 – $183
Tricare / VA 459
$8
$8 – $98
Medicare 598
$8
$8 – $124
Medicaid 377
$8
$7 – $107
Independent Health 50
$8
$7 – $9
Univera 16
$9
$7 – $12
Devoted Health 259
$9
$8 – $10
Highmark 131
$9
$5 – $36
Molina Healthcare 603
$9
$7 – $76
Bright Health 66
$9
$8 – $18
AmeriHealth 255
$10
$8 – $110
Centene / Ambetter 855
$10
$8 – $182
EmblemHealth 76
$12
$7 – $90
Humana 1125
$13
$8 – $123
Oscar Health 232
$13
$8 – $76
MVP Health Care 82
$14
$7 – $91
Anthem 633
$14
$6 – $85
Geisinger 69
$14
$8 – $40
Kaiser Permanente 232
$15
$7 – $224
SelectHealth 47
$16
$8 – $131
UPMC Health Plan 103
$16
$8 – $55
Priority Health 60
$17
$5 – $110
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1375
$19
$8 – $200
UCare 66
$23
$8 – $127
Aetna 1489
$25
$8 – $277
Harvard Pilgrim 57
$27
$8 – $91
Cigna 1262
$29
$8 – $273
Health Net 323
$32
$8 – $793
Medica 244
$55
$8 – $187
HealthPartners 275
$57
$8 – $197
Security Health Plan 54
$58
$8 – $131
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 149
$64
$11 – $549
Sanford Health Plan 72
$79
$17 – $170
Coventry 173
$100
$8 – $259
MultiPlan / PHCS network 914
$137
$22 – $569
Healthcare Highways 51
$138
$25 – $601
AvMed 63
$238
$9 – $750

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$32
Rhode Island$34
Tennessee$37
West Virginia$38
New Jersey$42
Alabama$50

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, AZ15,040
Pauline Dell, FNP-CNurse PractitionerYuma, AZ13,915
Shahid Mansoor, MDNephrologyYuma, AZ12,060
Emmanuel Cruz Caban, MDInternal MedicineSarasota, FL11,756
Brenda Ellingson, NPNurse PractitionerYuma, AZ10,445
Rocio Eleid, M.D.NephrologyYuma, AZ9,723
Gregory Parker, MDFamily PracticeColumbus, GA6,588
Youram Nassir, MDHematologyLos Angeles, CA5,217
Afshine Emrani, MDCardiologyTarzana, CA3,466
Robert Collins, MDHematology-OncologyColumbia, SC3,035
Charles Butler, M.D.Hematology-OncologyColumbia, SC2,778
Anne HutchisonHematology-OncologyColumbia, SC2,653

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Does Medicare cover Liver function panel?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Liver function panel. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $8. 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 2261 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $93, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $155, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $22, a Medicare rate of about $8. Most cash prices fall between $24 and $285 — 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 Liver function panel cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2261 US hospitals is $93. Most hospitals fall between $24 and $285. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Liver function panel?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $8). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Liver function panel?
Medicare pays about $8. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Liver function panel 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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