Pulmonary Function Test Cost in Alabama (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a pulmonary function test cost in Alabama?

Where you have a pulmonary function test done in Alabama swings the bill from $108 to $193 for identical care. The median cash price across 87 reporting hospitals is $139. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files.

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Where pulmonary function test costs vary in Alabama

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Alabama's hospital market is concentrated around UAB Health System in Birmingham and Baptist Health statewide, limiting competitive pricing pressure outside the major metros. Rural facilities operate with thinner margins and fewer negotiated-rate contracts, which typically produces higher list prices alongside steeper cash discounts.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

A small number of hospitals (4) report prices above $340, including Crestwood Medical Center at $397, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $158 versus $108 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.

What you pay out of pocket on top of this depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved is in-network - not just the facility.

Frequently asked questions: pulmonary function test costs in Alabama

How much does a pulmonary function test cost in Alabama?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $67, with most facilities between $26 and $120 (based on 79 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices start at $70, with a median of $139; outlier facilities are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get a pulmonary function test in Alabama?

Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Alabama data is Fayette Medical Center in Fayette at about $70. By metro, Montgomery has the lowest median ($108).

Why is a pulmonary function test so much cheaper at some Alabama hospitals?

Typical prices vary about 4.6× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Alabama, the median cash (self-pay) price is $139 versus a median negotiated rate of $67 - about 2.1× higher. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.

How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a pulmonary function test in Alabama?

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.

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