Testosterone test Cost by Hospital

Testosterone test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2308 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$106median cash price · 2308 hospitals, 52 statestypically $28–$278 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$188
Cash / self-pay
$106
Insurer-negotiated
$40
Medicare pays
$26
$28$278
Median cash $106  ·  Medicare $26  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

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%).

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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
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.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
AvMed 63
$19
$5 – $148
Amerigroup 181
$26
$7 – $59
Tricare / VA 458
$26
$14 – $128
Medicare 588
$26
$25 – $72
Medicaid 372
$26
$14 – $106
Independent Health 51
$26
$23 – $39
UnitedHealthcare 1602
$26
$14 – $167
Molina Healthcare 589
$27
$11 – $72
Devoted Health 257
$27
$26 – $29
AmeriHealth 254
$27
$20 – $136
MVP Health Care 83
$28
$23 – $212
Humana 1111
$28
$25 – $213
Kaiser Permanente 229
$29
$6 – $166
Bright Health 66
$30
$26 – $52
Anthem 627
$31
$12 – $154
Highmark 128
$31
$17 – $138
Univera 16
$31
$22 – $38
Centene / Ambetter 858
$34
$22 – $184
UPMC Health Plan 102
$34
$26 – $137
Health Net 315
$36
$5 – $245
Geisinger 69
$38
$26 – $125
SelectHealth 48
$39
$12 – $161
Aetna 1478
$42
$13 – $200
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1364
$43
$18 – $182
Oscar Health 232
$44
$26 – $77
EmblemHealth 75
$52
$26 – $96
UCare 66
$52
$15 – $125
Priority Health 59
$56
$14 – $114
Cigna 1248
$57
$16 – $229
Harvard Pilgrim 58
$65
$26 – $197
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 146
$65
$26 – $383
Medica 245
$65
$26 – $202
Sanford Health Plan 71
$71
$30 – $181
HealthPartners 272
$73
$26 – $227
Security Health Plan 54
$91
$26 – $180
Coventry 172
$93
$21 – $301
MultiPlan / PHCS network 904
$112
$15 – $320
Healthcare Highways 51
$142
$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

StateMedian 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.

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

How much does Testosterone test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2308 US hospitals is $106. Most hospitals fall between $28 and $278. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Testosterone test?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $26). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Testosterone test?
Medicare pays about $26. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Testosterone 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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