Sex hormone binding globulin test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2254 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $77 — about 3.6× the Medicare rate ($22). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($43).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $137 list price could save about $59 (43%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Medical Center of El Paso | El Paso, TX | $12 | $22 | ★ 3/5 | 242 min | 15.4% |
| Barton Memorial Hospital | South Lake Tahoe, CA | $12 | $23 | ★ 3/5 | 134 min | 15.0% |
| Saint Vincent Hospital | Erie, PA | $12 | $23 | ★ 4/5 | 212 min | 14.7% |
| Kaweah Health Medical Center | Visalia, CA | $12 | $101 | ★ 3/5 | 275 min | 14.4% |
| Trinity Hospital | Weaverville, CA | $12 | $19 | — | 70 min | 14.5% |
| St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center | Twin Falls, ID | $12 | $14 | ★ 4/5 | 184 min | 14.3% |
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise, ID | $12 | $14 | ★ 5/5 | 168 min | 12.4% |
| St Luke's Nampa Medical Center | Nampa, ID | $12 | $12 | ★ 5/5 | 157 min | 13.9% |
| St Luke's Jerome | Jerome, ID | $12 | $14 | — | 101 min | 14.8% |
| St Luke's Elmore Medical Center | Mountain Home, ID | $12 | $14 | ★ 5/5 | 113 min | 15.1% |
| St Luke's McCall | Mccall, ID | $12 | $10 | — | 147 min | 14.8% |
| St Luke's Wood River Medical Center | Ketchum, ID | $12 | $10 | ★ 4/5 | 141 min | 14.9% |
| University Medical Center | Las Vegas, NV | $12 | $11 | ★ 2/5 | 240 min | 15.6% |
| Doctors Medical Center | Modesto, CA | $12 | — | ★ 1/5 | 223 min | 16.0% |
| Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $12 | — | ★ 2/5 | 144 min | 15.9% |
| UCSF Health Saint Francis Hospital | San Francisco, CA | $12 | $11 | ★ 3/5 | 140 min | 14.7% |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $13 | $24 | ★ 5/5 | 150 min | 15.3% |
| Jefferson Hospital | Louisville, GA | $13 | $23 | — | 92 min | 15.2% |
| Jefferson Hospital | Jefferson Hills, PA | $13 | $23 | ★ 4/5 | 172 min | 15.4% |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $13 | — | ★ 3/5 | 133 min | 14.8% |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $13 | $24 | ★ 3/5 | 189 min | 15.3% |
| Russellville Hospital | Russellville, AL | $13 | $35 | ★ 4/5 | 103 min | 16.3% |
| Loma Linda University Medical Center | Loma Linda, CA | $13 | $12 | ★ 4/5 | 464 min | 14.9% |
| Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta | Murrieta, CA | $13 | $12 | ★ 2/5 | 226 min | 16.4% |
| Loma Linda University Children's Hospital | Loma Linda, CA | $13 | $12 | ★ 3/5 | 222 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 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 Sex hormone binding globulin 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: $77; Medicare pays $22.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| AvMed | 59 |
$5 – $58 |
| Amerigroup | 174 |
$11 – $45 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1501 |
$13 – $107 |
| Tricare / VA | 438 |
$16 – $74 |
| Medicare | 545 |
$19 – $45 |
| Medicaid | 332 |
$6 – $71 |
| Devoted Health | 247 |
$22 – $24 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 212 |
$5 – $100 |
| Independent Health | 51 |
$19 – $33 |
| Univera | 16 |
$18 – $32 |
| Molina Healthcare | 547 |
$8 – $50 |
| MVP Health Care | 78 |
$19 – $164 |
| AmeriHealth | 249 |
$10 – $50 |
| Highmark | 121 |
$14 – $94 |
| Humana | 1038 |
$19 – $178 |
| Anthem | 583 |
$10 – $123 |
| Bright Health | 63 |
$22 – $43 |
| EmblemHealth | 61 |
$14 – $92 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 806 |
$18 – $124 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 98 |
$21 – $99 |
| Health Net | 294 |
$5 – $182 |
| Aetna | 1375 |
$12 – $161 |
| Geisinger | 69 |
$22 – $102 |
| SelectHealth | 45 |
$11 – $96 |
| UCare | 60 |
$14 – $114 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1288 |
$17 – $145 |
| Oscar Health | 213 |
$22 – $66 |
| Security Health Plan | 51 |
$22 – $146 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 139 |
$22 – $149 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 54 |
$22 – $138 |
| Medica | 229 |
$22 – $175 |
| Priority Health | 53 |
$14 – $98 |
| Cigna | 1162 |
$14 – $164 |
| HealthPartners | 254 |
$22 – $184 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 57 |
$27 – $142 |
| Coventry | 161 |
$17 – $234 |
| Healthcare Highways | 49 |
$27 – $221 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 837 |
$13 – $234 |
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
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $25 |
| Mississippi | $25 |
| Nevada | $28 |
| Alabama | $29 |
| Florida | $37 |
| Tennessee | $38 |
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.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Sacks, MD | Urology | Los Angeles, CA | 1,931 |
| Benjamin Tripp, M.D. | Urology | Delray Beach, FL | 1,581 |
| Kiarash Michel, M.D. | Urology | Los Angeles, CA | 1,465 |
| Nicholas Maruniak, MD | Pathology | Oxford, FL | 1,314 |
| Mark Scholz, M.D. | Hematology-Oncology | Marina Del Rey, CA | 1,126 |
| Dudley Danoff, MD | Urology | Los Angeles, CA | 1,075 |
| Al Franco, M.D. | Rheumatology | Riverside, CA | 824 |
| David Josephson, MD | Urology | Los Angeles, CA | 812 |
| Justin Houman, MD | Urology | Los Angeles, CA | 725 |
| Carl Lord, M.D. | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Columbia, MD | 695 |
| Harold Rainwater, M.D. | Urology | Fresno, CA | 603 |
| Charity Gardner, ANP | Nurse Practitioner | Amarillo, TX | 547 |
Does Medicare cover Sex hormone binding globulin test?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Sex hormone binding globulin test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $22. 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 2254 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $77, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $137, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $33, a Medicare rate of about $22. Most cash prices fall between $21 and $204 — 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
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