Liver function panel Cost by Hospital

Liver function panel is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2257 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$92median cash price · 2257 hospitals, 52 statestypically $24–$285 depending on the hospital
≈ 11.3× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$154
Cash / self-pay
$92
Insurer-negotiated
$23
Medicare pays
$8
$24$285
Median cash $92  ·  Medicare $8  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $92 — about 11.3× 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 $154 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 $36 ★ 2/5 178 min 15.4%
Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock Bay Saint Louis, MS $14 $9 ★ 3/5 149 min 16.1%
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital Greenville, KY $14 $8 ★ 4/5 148 min 14.7%
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital Owensboro, KY $14 $8 ★ 2/5 208 min 14.6%
Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center Leitchfield, KY $14 $8 ★ 3/5 116 min 15.2%
Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center Emporia, VA $14 ★ 4/5 112 min 14.0%
Multicare Auburn Medical Center Auburn, WA $14 $9 ★ 2/5 213 min 15.1%
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital Puyallup, WA $14 $9 ★ 2/5 133 min 15.1%
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital Tacoma, WA $14 $9 ★ 2/5 210 min 15.1%
Multicare Covington Medical Center Covington, WA $14 $9 ★ 3/5 177 min 14.8%
Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA $15 $10 ★ 4/5 179 min 14.6%
Heritage Valley Beaver Beaver, PA $15 $9 ★ 3/5 185 min 14.5%
Heritage Valley Sewickley Sewickley, PA $15 $9 ★ 4/5 132 min 15.1%
John H Stroger Jr Hospital Chicago, IL $15 $10 ★ 2/5 280 min 15.0%
Provident Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL $15 $10 222 min 15.5%
Big South Fork Medical Center Oneida, TN $15 $49 168 min
St Bernard Parish Hospital Chalmette, LA $15 $8 ★ 4/5 181 min 15.0%
Lee Memorial Hospital Fort Myers, FL $15 $46 ★ 5/5 220 min 14.1%
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health Fort Myers, FL $15 $46 ★ 4/5 274 min 14.6%
Cape Coral Hospital Cape Coral, FL $15 $46 ★ 3/5 219 min 15.6%
Fresno Surgical Hospital Fresno, CA $15 $8 14.4%
Doctors Medical Center Modesto, CA $15 ★ 1/5 223 min 16.0%
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Sulphur, LA $15 $8 ★ 4/5 122 min 14.6%
Western Missouri Medical Center Warrensburg, MO $15 ★ 4/5 147 min 14.6%
Oklahoma Spine Hospital Oklahoma City, OK $15 $8 110 min 13.1%

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 August 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: $92; Medicare pays $8.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Amerigroup 179
$8
$5 – $40
UnitedHealthcare 1588
$8
$7 – $184
Tricare / VA 457
$8
$8 – $99
Medicare 589
$8
$8 – $124
Medicaid 372
$8
$7 – $107
Independent Health 50
$8
$7 – $9
Univera 16
$9
$7 – $12
Devoted Health 255
$9
$8 – $10
Highmark 128
$9
$5 – $35
Molina Healthcare 596
$9
$7 – $76
Bright Health 65
$9
$8 – $18
AmeriHealth 253
$10
$8 – $110
EmblemHealth 63
$10
$7 – $68
Centene / Ambetter 834
$10
$8 – $182
Humana 1108
$13
$8 – $124
Oscar Health 218
$13
$8 – $83
Anthem 613
$14
$6 – $83
MVP Health Care 81
$14
$7 – $92
Geisinger 69
$14
$8 – $40
UPMC Health Plan 100
$15
$8 – $55
Kaiser Permanente 231
$15
$7 – $225
SelectHealth 47
$16
$8 – $131
Priority Health 60
$17
$5 – $107
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1369
$19
$8 – $201
UCare 65
$23
$8 – $126
Aetna 1464
$26
$8 – $277
Harvard Pilgrim 57
$27
$8 – $91
Cigna 1239
$29
$8 – $270
Health Net 320
$33
$8 – $793
Medica 242
$54
$8 – $187
HealthPartners 274
$57
$8 – $197
Security Health Plan 54
$58
$8 – $131
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 148
$61
$11 – $549
Sanford Health Plan 70
$79
$17 – $164
Coventry 169
$102
$8 – $264
MultiPlan / PHCS network 899
$137
$22 – $558
Healthcare Highways 51
$138
$25 – $601
AvMed 61
$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
Puerto Rico$42
New Jersey$42

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 2257 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $92, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $154, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $23, 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 2257 US hospitals is $92. 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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