Parathyroid hormone (PTH) test Cost by Hospital

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2358 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$171median cash price · 2358 hospitals, 52 statestypically $50–$429 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$301
Cash / self-pay
$171
Insurer-negotiated
$68
Medicare pays
$41
$50$429
Median cash $171  ·  Medicare $41  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $171 — about 4.1× the Medicare rate ($41). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($83).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $301 list price could save about $130 (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
University Medical Center of El Paso El Paso, TX $26 $41 ★ 3/5 242 min 15.4%
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Inc Annapolis, MD $27 — ★ 3/5 245 min 14.8%
Cheshire Medical Center Keene, NH $27 $44 ★ 4/5 224 min 14.9%
Canonsburg General Hospital Canonsburg, PA $27 $43 ★ 3/5 155 min 15.6%
Forbes Hospital Monroeville, PA $27 $43 ★ 3/5 252 min 16.5%
Nocona General Hospital Nocona, TX $28 $189 ★ 1/5 104 min 15.9%
Windom Area Health Windom, MN $28 $67 — 108 min 14.7%
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Fort Collins, CO $28 $83 — 114 min 15.0%
Methodist Dallas Medical Center Dallas, TX $29 $66 ★ 3/5 225 min 14.1%
Methodist Richardson Medical Center Richardson, TX $29 $44 ★ 4/5 181 min 15.3%
Methodist Charlton Medical Center Dallas, TX $29 $51 ★ 3/5 205 min 15.5%
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center Mansfield, TX $29 $44 ★ 4/5 208 min 15.0%
Methodist Southlake Medical Center Southlake, TX $29 $58 — 136 min 15.1%
Banner North Colorado Medical Center Greeley, CO $29 $99 ★ 4/5 145 min 14.6%
Banner North Co Medical Center-Loveland Campus Loveland, CO $29 $99 ★ 3/5 142 min 14.3%
Grove City Medical Center Grove City, PA $29 $43 ★ 4/5 147 min 14.1%
Riverside Community Hospital Riverside, CA $29 $45 ★ 2/5 184 min 16.7%
Jackson Parish Hospital Jonesboro, LA $29 $78 — 133 min 14.1%
Bsa Hospital Amarillo, TX $29 $204 ★ 2/5 217 min 14.8%
University Hospital and Medical Center Tamarac, FL $30 $41 ★ 2/5 124 min 16.3%
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital Brandon, FL $30 $41 ★ 3/5 103 min 16.7%
Adams County Regional Medical Center Seaman, OH $30 $17 ★ 3/5 182 min 14.9%
Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital Lebanon, NH $30 $43 ★ 3/5 266 min 15.2%
Good Samaritan Hospital San Jose, CA $30 $76 ★ 2/5 135 min 15.6%
Allegheny Valley Hospital Natrona, PA $30 $43 ★ 4/5 201 min 15.7%

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 July 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 Parathyroid hormone (PTH) 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: $171; Medicare pays $41.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Amerigroup 179
$41
$18 – $82
Tricare / VA 457
$41
$36 – $123
Medicare 578
$41
$40 – $128
Medicaid 360
$41
$23 – $140
Independent Health 51
$41
$36 – $44
UnitedHealthcare 1578
$43
$35 – $227
Univera 16
$43
$35 – $61
Molina Healthcare 580
$43
$25 – $114
Devoted Health 253
$43
$41 – $50
Highmark 127
$44
$27 – $183
Kaiser Permanente 228
$44
$29 – $272
MVP Health Care 83
$44
$36 – $258
Humana 1096
$44
$40 – $309
AmeriHealth 254
$45
$37 – $196
UPMC Health Plan 101
$47
$41 – $198
Anthem 613
$47
$30 – $234
Bright Health 65
$50
$41 – $97
EmblemHealth 63
$50
$41 – $129
Centene / Ambetter 839
$54
$35 – $245
Geisinger 70
$59
$41 – $230
Health Net 310
$61
$8 – $494
Oscar Health 218
$68
$42 – $189
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1353
$72
$35 – $270
Aetna 1454
$78
$37 – $307
UCare 65
$80
$41 – $272
SelectHealth 47
$80
$41 – $268
AvMed 61
$84
$14 – $215
Priority Health 57
$88
$22 – $216
Cigna 1220
$91
$40 – $346
Harvard Pilgrim 58
$95
$41 – $246
Medica 243
$98
$41 – $356
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 146
$123
$51 – $1,704
Coventry 167
$133
$33 – $449
HealthPartners 270
$136
$42 – $377
Sanford Health Plan 69
$166
$45 – $255
Security Health Plan 53
$187
$41 – $321
MultiPlan / PHCS network 891
$204
$49 – $533
Healthcare Highways 51
$223
$72 – $625

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$43
New Jersey$61
Arizona$71
Maine$86
Puerto Rico$100
Alabama$110

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXBaltimore, MDNew York, NYCincinnati, OHDallas, TXFort Worth, TXOklahoma City, OKSacramento, CABaton Rouge, LABronx, NYBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHHouston, TXLos Angeles, CAMilwaukee, WISaint Louis, MOAlbuquerque, NMBirmingham, ALBoston, MAEl Paso, TXKansas City, MO

Prices by state

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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
Ashar Luqman, M.D.NephrologySioux City, IA2,694
Firas Akhrass, MDEndocrinologySan Antonio, TX1,373
Barbara Hirsch, MDEndocrinologyManhasset, NY1,263
Terrence Feehery, DOFamily PracticeIrving, TX1,224
Joselito Cabaccan, MDEndocrinologySan Jose, CA1,165
Joseph Schwartz, MDEndocrinologyEnglewood, NJ1,117
Maher Ghawji, M.D.EndocrinologyMemphis, TN1,088
Alexandra Berger, M.D.Internal MedicineJupiter, FL1,077
Samuel Dower, MDEndocrinologyLivingston, NJ1,055
Robert Pyle, M.D.EndocrinologyPalestine, TX1,035
Patrick FluckNephrologyHutchinson, KS994
Raza Hashmi, M.D.RheumatologyMemphis, TN947

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Does Medicare cover Parathyroid hormone (PTH) test?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Parathyroid hormone (PTH) test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $41. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $8 — 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 2358 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $171, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $301, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $68, a Medicare rate of about $41. Most cash prices fall between $50 and $429 — 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 Parathyroid hormone (PTH) test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2358 US hospitals is $171. Most hospitals fall between $50 and $429. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Parathyroid hormone (PTH) test?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $41). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Parathyroid hormone (PTH) test?
Medicare pays about $41. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Parathyroid hormone (PTH) 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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