Phosphorus blood test Cost by Hospital

Phosphorus blood test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2293 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$41median cash price · 2293 hospitals, 52 statestypically $11–$126 depending on the hospital
≈ 8.6× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$68
Cash / self-pay
$41
Insurer-negotiated
$11
Medicare pays
$5
$11$126
Median cash $41  ·  Medicare $5  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $41 — about 8.6× the Medicare rate ($5). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($9).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $68 list price could save about $27 (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
Saint Thomas Hospital for Spinal Surgery Nashville, TN $6 $8 — — —
Hills & Dales General Hospital Cass City, MI $6 $24 ★ 4/5 91 min —
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs Heber Springs, AR $6 $8 ★ 3/5 110 min —
Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia Arkadelphia, AR $6 $8 — 94 min —
Atlantic General Hospital Berlin, MD $6 $6 ★ 3/5 147 min —
Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus Tucson, AZ $6 $6 ★ 3/5 311 min —
Hospital General De Castaner Castaner, PR $6 $5 — — —
Mercy Medical Center Redding Redding, CA $6 — ★ 2/5 194 min —
Mercy Medical Center Inc Baltimore, MD $6 — ★ 3/5 237 min —
VA Maryland Healthcare System-Baltimore Baltimore, MD $6 — ★ 2/5 — —
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Cheyenne, WY $6 $17 ★ 3/5 191 min —
Cheyenne VA Medical Center Cheyenne, WY $6 $17 ★ 5/5 — —
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore, MD $7 $7 ★ 5/5 218 min —
Meritus Medical Center Hagerstown, MD $7 — ★ 3/5 250 min —
El Paso Children's Hospital El Paso, TX $7 $10 — — —
University of Md Shore Medical Center at Easton Easton, MD $7 — ★ 4/5 179 min —
Mental Health Emergency Center, Inc Milwaukee, WI $7 $5 — — —
Surgical Institute of Reading Wyomissing, PA $7 $33 — — —
Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr Fort Washington, MD $7 $7 ★ 4/5 202 min —
St Elizabeth Community Hospital Red Bluff, CA $7 $5 ★ 4/5 133 min —
Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital Baltimore, MD $7 — — — —
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center Camp Hill, PA $7 $7 ★ 3/5 252 min —
Legacy Silverton Medical Center Silverton, OR $8 — — 142 min —
Dunes Surgical Hospital Dakota Dunes, SD $8 $13 — — —
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Shreveport, LA $8 $5 ★ 2/5 247 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 Phosphorus blood 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: $41; Medicare pays $5.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Amerigroup 181
$5
$3 – $18
Tricare / VA 465
$5
$5 – $43
Medicare 596
$5
$5 – $34
Medicaid 374
$5
$3 – $41
Independent Health 50
$5
$4 – $11
UnitedHealthcare 1619
$5
$4 – $67
Highmark 127
$5
$3 – $20
Univera 16
$5
$4 – $7
Devoted Health 259
$5
$5 – $6
Molina Healthcare 597
$5
$4 – $32
Bright Health 66
$5
$5 – $118
MVP Health Care 83
$6
$4 – $51
Kaiser Permanente 228
$6
$4 – $96
Centene / Ambetter 855
$6
$5 – $42
AmeriHealth 258
$7
$4 – $36
Humana 1117
$7
$5 – $63
Anthem 628
$7
$4 – $48
UPMC Health Plan 104
$9
$5 – $23
Oscar Health 232
$9
$5 – $32
Geisinger 70
$9
$5 – $28
SelectHealth 48
$10
$5 – $81
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1359
$11
$5 – $76
UCare 66
$11
$5 – $56
Priority Health 57
$11
$3 – $49
EmblemHealth 74
$12
$5 – $57
Aetna 1493
$15
$5 – $85
Cigna 1250
$17
$5 – $86
Harvard Pilgrim 58
$18
$5 – $56
Medica 244
$23
$5 – $76
Health Net 321
$25
$5 – $300
Security Health Plan 53
$27
$5 – $59
HealthPartners 276
$28
$5 – $71
Sanford Health Plan 71
$29
$8 – $66
Coventry 172
$41
$5 – $105
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 151
$42
$7 – $131
AvMed 63
$51
$8 – $192
MultiPlan / PHCS network 911
$54
$11 – $204
Healthcare Highways 51
$80
$16 – $172

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$10
Tennessee$14
Rhode Island$18
New York$18
Puerto Rico$20

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, AZ15,045
Pauline Dell, FNP-CNurse PractitionerYuma, AZ13,919
Shahid Mansoor, MDNephrologyYuma, AZ12,076
Brenda Ellingson, NPNurse PractitionerYuma, AZ10,445
Rocio Eleid, M.D.NephrologyYuma, AZ9,735
Ryan Robetorye, MDPathologyScottsdale, AZ7,037
Terrence Feehery, DOFamily PracticeIrving, TX6,237
Adriana Guigova, DOHematology-OncologyPort Jefferson Station, NY3,761
Patrick Travis, M.D.Medical OncologyFayetteville, AR3,317
David Chu, M.D.Hematology-OncologyPort Jefferson Station, NY3,243
Roy Chen, MDHematology-OncologyRiverhead, NY2,976
Samir Patel, M.D.Hematology-OncologyNewburgh, NY2,737

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Does Medicare cover Phosphorus blood test?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Phosphorus blood test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $5. 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 2293 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $41, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $68, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $11, a Medicare rate of about $5. Most cash prices fall between $11 and $126 — 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 Phosphorus blood test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2293 US hospitals is $41. Most hospitals fall between $11 and $126. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Phosphorus blood test?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $5). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Phosphorus blood test?
Medicare pays about $5. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Phosphorus blood 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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