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

What does a pulmonary function test cost in Pennsylvania?

The same pulmonary function test in Pennsylvania might cost you $104 at one facility and $346 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 165 reporting hospitals is $176. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

Where pulmonary function test costs vary in Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania has a highly fragmented hospital market - Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, Temple Health, and Tower Health compete in Philadelphia; UPMC and Highmark/Allegheny Health Network are engaged in one of the country's most litigated payer-provider disputes in Pittsburgh. The UPMC vs. Highmark conflict has directly affected patients' ability to use their insurance at in-network facilities. Rural Pennsylvania prices are substantially lower than the two major metro markets.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

A small number of hospitals (22) report prices above $985, including Select Specialty Hospital - Central Pennsylvania (Camp Hill Campus) at $1,456, 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 $171 versus $211 inpatient (about 1.2× more), 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 Pennsylvania

How much does a pulmonary function test cost in Pennsylvania?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $15, with most facilities between $10 and $21 (based on 155 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices start at $44, with a median of $176; 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 Pennsylvania?

Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Pennsylvania data is LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL POCONO in East Stroudsburg at about $44. By metro, Philadelphia has the lowest median ($75).

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

Typical prices vary about 2.1× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Pennsylvania, the median cash (self-pay) price is $176 versus a median negotiated rate of $15 - about 11.7× 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 Pennsylvania?

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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