Pulmonary Function Test Cost in Alaska (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a pulmonary function test cost in Alaska?
Where you have a pulmonary function test done in Alaska swings the bill from $98 to $380 for identical care. The median cash price across 7 reporting hospitals is $202. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files.
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Where pulmonary function test costs vary in Alaska
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Cheapest Pulmonary Function Test Providers in Alaska
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($202) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Valdez | Valdez, AK | $88 | $114 below |
| 2 | Providence Health And Services - Washington | Kodiak, AK | $94 | $108 below |
| 3 | Providence Health And Services - Washington | Anchorage, AK | $137 | $65 below |
| 4 | Ketchikan Medial Center | Ketchikan, AK | $268 | $66 above |
| 5 | ALASKA REGIONAL HOSPITAL | Anchorage, AK | $1,125 | $923 above |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
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- Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
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Quick take
- City of Valdez is the lowest-cost option at $88 - $114 below the median posted price ($202), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $202, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Doctor offices and independent clinics may charge differently from hospitals for the same service and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset. Ask your doctor whether another site is an option.
How where you go changes what you pay for pulmonary function test
The same pulmonary function test bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $42–$1,125
- Professional fee $41–$228
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $42–$94
- Professional fee $41–$228
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
Alaska's hospital market is dominated by single-facility communities with no competitive pressure - Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage are the primary exceptions. Geographic isolation and extreme logistics costs push operating expenses well above the lower-48 average, making Alaska one of the highest-price states in the country on a per-service basis.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (1) report prices above $842, including ALASKA REGIONAL HOSPITAL at $1,125, 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 $202 versus $88 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.
None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$202 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$40 |
| Out-of-network provider | $444+ |
Frequently asked questions: pulmonary function test costs in Alaska
How much does a pulmonary function test cost in Alaska?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $100, with most facilities between $48 and $174 (based on 4 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices start at $88, with a median of $202; 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 Alaska?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Alaska data is City of Valdez in Valdez at about $88. By metro, Anchorage has the lowest median ($631).
Why is a pulmonary function test so much cheaper at some Alaska hospitals?
Typical prices vary about 3.6× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Alaska, the median cash (self-pay) price is $202 versus a median negotiated rate of $100 - about 2× 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 Alaska?
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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About the Author
John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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