Visual field test Cost by Hospital

Visual field test is a clinic or emergency-department visit. Prices are from 1040 US hospitals across 49 states, from their machine-readable files.

$162median cash price · 1040 hospitals, 49 statestypically $53–$468 depending on the hospital
≈ 2.5× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$313
Cash / self-pay
$162
Insurer-negotiated
$135
Medicare pays
$64
$53$468
Median cash $162  ·  Medicare $64  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $162 — about 2.5× the Medicare rate ($64). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($128).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $313 list price could save about $151 (48%).

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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
Red Bud Regional Hospital Red Bud, IL $26 $71 ★ 4/5 122 min —
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $27 $30 ★ 2/5 109 min —
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $27 $34 ★ 4/5 111 min —
Jackson General Hospital Ripley, WV $27 — ★ 3/5 127 min —
Potomac Valley Hospital Keyser, WV $29 — ★ 1/5 119 min —
Jefferson Medical Center Ranson, WV $29 — ★ 1/5 173 min —
Harrison Community Hospital Cadiz, OH $32 — — 82 min —
Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc Barnesville, OH $32 $4,513 — 115 min —
NYU Langone Hospitals New York, NY $34 $153 ★ 5/5 203 min —
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Nacogdoches, TX $35 $94 ★ 2/5 174 min —
Mercy Hospital Joplin Joplin, MO $36 $66 ★ 1/5 226 min —
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Carson City, MI $37 $42 ★ 4/5 91 min —
Edward W Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI $37 $42 ★ 3/5 299 min —
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton Saint Johns, MI $37 $42 ★ 4/5 182 min —
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton Charlotte, MI $37 $42 ★ 1/5 168 min —
Sparrow Ionia Hospital Ionia, MI $37 $42 ★ 2/5 158 min —
University Medical Center New Orleans New Orleans, LA $39 $176 ★ 2/5 327 min —
Mercy Hospital Springfield Springfield, MO $42 $96 ★ 3/5 299 min —
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Bennington, VT $43 — ★ 3/5 202 min —
East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA $43 $220 ★ 2/5 157 min —
Deaconess Hospital Inc Evansville, IN $46 $72 ★ 2/5 186 min —
The Women's Hospital Newburgh, IN $46 $75 ★ 5/5 130 min —
Deaconess Henderson Hospital Henderson, KY $46 $79 ★ 2/5 127 min —
University of Kansas Hospital Kansas City, KS $46 $160 ★ 5/5 307 min —
Grant Memorial Hospital Petersburg, WV $46 — ★ 3/5 110 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 Visual field 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: $162; Medicare pays $64.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 8
$30
$22 – $63
Medicaid 76
$39
$8 – $150
AmeriHealth 83
$49
$23 – $146
Priority Health 12
$61
$19 – $138
Highmark 40
$68
$35 – $131
Geisinger 26
$75
$42 – $158
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 28
$78
$44 – $197
Medica 34
$95
$29 – $142
Molina Healthcare 220
$101
$25 – $228
Harvard Pilgrim 14
$101
$42 – $374
Independent Health 9
$115
$8 – $153
MVP Health Care 33
$117
$25 – $314
Amerigroup 66
$117
$32 – $141
Centene / Ambetter 300
$118
$27 – $214
Aetna 486
$119
$32 – $318
UnitedHealthcare 500
$120
$28 – $322
Sanford Health Plan 25
$120
$36 – $242
Humana 401
$121
$27 – $178
Anthem 215
$123
$26 – $281
Tricare / VA 103
$123
$38 – $158
Cigna 298
$124
$34 – $415
Coventry 35
$125
$48 – $385
Devoted Health 93
$126
$37 – $153
UPMC Health Plan 31
$126
$27 – $356
HealthPartners 73
$127
$39 – $266
UCare 31
$127
$27 – $228
Medicare 180
$131
$37 – $171
Security Health Plan 21
$131
$36 – $339
Blue Cross Blue Shield 504
$136
$39 – $434
SelectHealth 24
$142
$43 – $348
Kaiser Permanente 55
$171
$56 – $517
Oscar Health 74
$174
$50 – $645
Bright Health 9
$175
$168 – $188
EmblemHealth 51
$216
$58 – $1,050
AvMed 7
$230
$36 – $290
Health Net 55
$241
$72 – $362
MultiPlan / PHCS network 172
$242
$77 – $481

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
Kentucky$46
Indiana$46
Michigan$55
West Virginia$67
Vermont$69
New Mexico$73

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
Frank Cotter, M.D.OphthalmologyRoanoke, VA2,610
Gregory Harmon, MDOphthalmologyNew York, NY2,331
Richard Kim, MDOphthalmologySalinas, CA2,091
Sean Bahri, MDOphthalmologyNewport Beach, CA2,001
Golnaz Moazami, M.D.OphthalmologyNew York, NY1,973
Jeffrey Liebmann, MDOphthalmologyNew York, NY1,948
Houman Vosoghi, M.D.OphthalmologyWestlake Village, CA1,779
Simon Law, MDOphthalmologyLos Angeles, CA1,769
Farhad Naseh, MDOphthalmologyGaithersburg, MD1,766
Celso Tello, MDOphthalmologyNew York, NY1,713
Nengjie Ge, M.D.OphthalmologyIrvine, CA1,706
Michael Stanko, MDOphthalmologyReno, NV1,701

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Does Medicare cover Visual field test?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Visual field test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $64. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $13 — 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 1040 US hospitals across 49 states, the typical (median) cash price is $162, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $313, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $135, a Medicare rate of about $64. Most cash prices fall between $53 and $468 — 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 Visual field test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1040 US hospitals is $162. Most hospitals fall between $53 and $468. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Visual field test?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $64). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Visual field test?
Medicare pays about $64. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Visual field 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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