Testosterone test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2308 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $106 — about 4.1× the Medicare rate ($26). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($52).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $188 list price could save about $81 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis Community Medical Center | Clovis, CA | $16 | $26 | ★ 2/5 | 242 min | — |
| Doctors Hospital | Coral Gables, FL | $16 | $17 | ★ 5/5 | 158 min | — |
| HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital | Hudson, FL | $16 | $16 | ★ 2/5 | 166 min | — |
| Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital | Valencia, CA | $17 | $26 | ★ 2/5 | 174 min | — |
| El Camino Health | Mountain View, CA | $17 | — | ★ 4/5 | 163 min | — |
| Canonsburg General Hospital | Canonsburg, PA | $17 | $27 | ★ 3/5 | 155 min | — |
| Forbes Hospital | Monroeville, PA | $17 | $27 | ★ 3/5 | 261 min | — |
| St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center | Twin Falls, ID | $17 | $26 | ★ 4/5 | 186 min | — |
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise, ID | $17 | $26 | ★ 5/5 | 168 min | — |
| St Luke's Nampa Medical Center | Nampa, ID | $17 | $16 | ★ 5/5 | 158 min | — |
| St Luke's Jerome | Jerome, ID | $17 | $26 | — | 100 min | — |
| St Luke's Elmore Medical Center | Mountain Home, ID | $17 | $26 | ★ 5/5 | 112 min | — |
| St Luke's Wood River Medical Center | Ketchum, ID | $17 | $15 | ★ 4/5 | 140 min | — |
| McLaren Caro Region | Caro, MI | $17 | $19 | — | 72 min | — |
| St Luke's McCall | Mccall, ID | $17 | $13 | — | 145 min | — |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Southlake, TX | $18 | $34 | — | 140 min | — |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $18 | $27 | — | — | — |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $18 | $52 | — | 118 min | — |
| Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital | Tulsa, OK | $18 | $18 | — | 191 min | — |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center | Greeley, CO | $18 | $62 | ★ 4/5 | 137 min | — |
| Banner North Co Medical Center-Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $18 | $62 | ★ 3/5 | 140 min | — |
| Grove City Medical Center | Grove City, PA | $18 | $27 | ★ 4/5 | 150 min | — |
| Lindner Center of Hope | Mason, OH | $18 | $33 | — | — | — |
| Elkview General Hospital | Hobart, OK | $18 | $23 | — | — | — |
| Tucson Medical Center | Tucson, AZ | $18 | $26 | ★ 2/5 | 202 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 Testosterone 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: $106; Medicare pays $26.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| AvMed | 63 |
$5 – $148 |
| Amerigroup | 181 |
$7 – $59 |
| Tricare / VA | 458 |
$14 – $128 |
| Medicare | 588 |
$25 – $72 |
| Medicaid | 372 |
$14 – $106 |
| Independent Health | 51 |
$23 – $39 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1602 |
$14 – $167 |
| Molina Healthcare | 589 |
$11 – $72 |
| Devoted Health | 257 |
$26 – $29 |
| AmeriHealth | 254 |
$20 – $136 |
| MVP Health Care | 83 |
$23 – $212 |
| Humana | 1111 |
$25 – $213 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 229 |
$6 – $166 |
| Bright Health | 66 |
$26 – $52 |
| Anthem | 627 |
$12 – $154 |
| Highmark | 128 |
$17 – $138 |
| Univera | 16 |
$22 – $38 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 858 |
$22 – $184 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 102 |
$26 – $137 |
| Health Net | 315 |
$5 – $245 |
| Geisinger | 69 |
$26 – $125 |
| SelectHealth | 48 |
$12 – $161 |
| Aetna | 1478 |
$13 – $200 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1364 |
$18 – $182 |
| Oscar Health | 232 |
$26 – $77 |
| EmblemHealth | 75 |
$26 – $96 |
| UCare | 66 |
$15 – $125 |
| Priority Health | 59 |
$14 – $114 |
| Cigna | 1248 |
$16 – $229 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 58 |
$26 – $197 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 146 |
$26 – $383 |
| Medica | 245 |
$26 – $202 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 71 |
$30 – $181 |
| HealthPartners | 272 |
$26 – $227 |
| Security Health Plan | 54 |
$26 – $180 |
| Coventry | 172 |
$21 – $301 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 904 |
$15 – $320 |
| Healthcare Highways | 51 |
$48 – $573 |
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 | $30 |
| California | $41 |
| Maryland | $43 |
| Arizona | $43 |
| Mississippi | $48 |
| Tennessee | $52 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Maruniak, MD | Pathology | Oxford, FL | 6,159 |
| Tehmina Ali, M.D. | Pathology | Beltsville, MD | 3,739 |
| Mathew Putzi, MD | Pathology | Austin, TX | 2,961 |
| Kenneth Beck, MD | Pathology | Westchester, IL | 2,536 |
| Stephen Sacks, MD | Urology | Los Angeles, CA | 1,969 |
| Kerry Whiting | Pathology | Syracuse, NY | 1,660 |
| Benjamin Tripp, M.D. | Urology | Delray Beach, FL | 1,575 |
| Jahan Aghalar, M.D. | Medical Oncology | Commack, NY | 1,528 |
| Kiarash Michel, M.D. | Urology | Los Angeles, CA | 1,465 |
| Luke Nordquist, M.D. | Medical Oncology | Omaha, NE | 1,446 |
| Mark Scholz, M.D. | Hematology-Oncology | Marina Del Rey, CA | 1,163 |
| David Josephson, MD | Urology | Los Angeles, CA | 1,157 |
Does Medicare cover Testosterone test?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Testosterone test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $26. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $5 — 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 2308 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $106, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $188, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $40, a Medicare rate of about $26. Most cash prices fall between $28 and $278 — 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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