LH test cost in Mount Airy, NC — inpatient
In Mount Airy, NC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for LH (luteinizing hormone) test as an inpatient: from $97.50 to $97.50, with a median of $97.50. Across North Carolina, the median is $136.00 at 37 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 83002, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jul 16, 2026 and Jul 16, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRMC Hospital Operating Corporation Elkin, NC HC GONADOTROPIN LUTEINIZING HORMONE LH | $97.50 | $195.00 | $86.39–$179.40 | 50% | Jul 16, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $97.50, median $97.50, highest $97.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $97.50 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
LH is a pituitary hormone that triggers ovulation and drives testosterone production. It is tested in fertility workups, irregular periods, polycystic ovary syndrome and low testosterone.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.