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

What does a pulmonary function test cost in Maryland?

The same pulmonary function test in Maryland might cost you $70 at one facility and $148 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 53 reporting hospitals is $97. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

Where pulmonary function test costs vary in Maryland

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Maryland operates the nation's only all-payer hospital rate-setting system through the Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) - all payers, including Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, and self-pay, pay the same regulated rates at each facility. This makes Maryland's cash prices more meaningful than in other states, because the discounting common elsewhere is largely prohibited. Johns Hopkins Medicine and University of Maryland Medical System anchor the academic tier.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

A small number of hospitals (6) report prices above $370, including MedStar Montgomery Medical Center at $784, 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 $94 versus $75 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.

Frequently asked questions: pulmonary function test costs in Maryland

How much does a pulmonary function test cost in Maryland?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $95, with most facilities between $48 and $160 (based on 43 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices start at $48, with a median of $97; 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 Maryland?

Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Maryland data is UM Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata at about $48. By metro, Towson has the lowest median ($61).

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

Typical prices vary about 3.3× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Maryland, the median cash (self-pay) price is $97 versus a median negotiated rate of $95 - about 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 Maryland?

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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