Lead test cost in Houston, TX — inpatient
In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, 12 hospitals list a cash price for blood lead test as an inpatient: from $9.38 to $12.11, with a median of $10.50. The lowest listed price is at Texas Children's Hospital — $1.12 less than the median here. Across Texas, the median is $18.48 at 95 hospitals.
Cash prices at 12 facilities across 8 cities for code 83655, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 5, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Lowest$9.38Texas Children's Hospital
Median$10.50half pay less
Highest$12.11in this market
Difference1.3×highest vs lowest
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX.
median
Lowest $9.38Highest $48.91
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Children's Hospital lowest Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC LEAD REF TEST, PBSHD | $9.38 | $14.00 | $5.60–$13.30 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital lowest Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC LEAD REF TEST, PBSHD | $9.38 | $14.00 | $5.60–$13.30 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital lowest Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC LEAD REF TEST, PBSHD | $9.38 | $14.00 | $5.60–$13.30 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital The Woodlands, TX · (936) 270-2000 HC LEAD, WHOLE BLOOD CAPILLARY | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital Katy, TX HC LEAD, WHOLE BLOOD CAPILLARY | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Nassau Bay, TX · (281) 333-5503 HC HEAVY MET LEAD BLOOD (VENOUS) | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Nassau Bay, TX · (281) 333-5503 HC LEAD, URINE | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Nassau Bay, TX · (281) 333-5503 HC LEAD, WHOLE BLOOD CAPILLARY | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| The Methodist Hospital Houston, TX · (713) 790-2221 HC HEAVY MET LEAD BLOOD (VENOUS) | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| The Methodist Hospital Houston, TX · (713) 790-2221 HC LEAD, URINE | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| The Methodist Hospital Houston, TX · (713) 790-2221 HC LEAD, WHOLE BLOOD CAPILLARY | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital Baytown, TX · (281) 420-8600 HC HEAVY MET LEAD BLOOD (VENOUS) | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital Baytown, TX · (281) 420-8600 HC LEAD, URINE | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital Baytown, TX · (281) 420-8600 HC LEAD, WHOLE BLOOD CAPILLARY | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital Cypress, TX · (346) 618-1506 HC HEAVY MET LEAD BLOOD (VENOUS) | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital Cypress, TX · (346) 618-1506 HC LEAD, URINE | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital Cypress, TX · (346) 618-1506 HC LEAD, WHOLE BLOOD CAPILLARY | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Sugar Land, TX · (281) 274-8000 HC HEAVY MET LEAD BLOOD (VENOUS) | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Sugar Land, TX · (281) 274-8000 HC LEAD, URINE | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Sugar Land, TX · (281) 274-8000 HC LEAD, WHOLE BLOOD CAPILLARY | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital The Woodlands, TX · (936) 270-2000 HC HEAVY MET LEAD BLOOD (VENOUS) | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital The Woodlands, TX · (936) 270-2000 HC LEAD, URINE | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist West Houston Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 522-1000 HC HEAVY MET LEAD BLOOD (VENOUS) | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist West Houston Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 522-1000 HC LEAD, URINE | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist West Houston Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 522-1000 HC LEAD, WHOLE BLOOD CAPILLARY | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX · (281) 477-1000 HC HEAVY MET LEAD BLOOD (VENOUS) | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX · (281) 477-1000 HC LEAD, URINE | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX · (281) 477-1000 HC LEAD, WHOLE BLOOD CAPILLARY | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital Katy, TX HC HEAVY MET LEAD BLOOD (VENOUS) | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital Katy, TX HC LEAD, URINE | $10.50 | $21.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Harris Health Taub Loop Houston, TX · (713) 873-2000 LEAD, BLOOD (PEDS) CAPILLARY; LDPCL | $12.11 | $7.00 | $3.50–$32.89 | -73% | — source file |
| Harris Health Taub Loop Houston, TX · (713) 873-2000 LEAD SERUM | $12.11 | $11.00 | $5.50–$32.89 | -10% | — source file |
| Harris Health Taub Loop Houston, TX · (713) 873-2000 LEAD, BLOOD (ADULT); LDAVL | $12.11 | $7.00 | $3.50–$32.89 | -73% | — source file |
| Harris Health Houston, TX LEAD SERUM | $12.11 | $11.00 | $5.50–$32.89 | -10% | — source file |
| Harris Health Taub Loop Houston, TX · (713) 873-2000 LEAD (34321264) | $12.11 | $99.00 | $10.17–$64.35 | 88% | — source file |
| Harris Health Houston, TX LEAD (34321264) | $12.11 | $99.00 | $10.17–$64.35 | 88% | — source file |
| Harris Health Houston, TX LEAD, BLOOD (ADULT); LDAVL | $12.11 | $7.00 | $3.50–$32.89 | -73% | — source file |
| Harris Health Houston, TX LEAD, BLOOD (PEDS) CAPILLARY; LDPCL | $12.11 | $7.00 | $3.50–$32.89 | -73% | — source file |
| Harris Health Houston, TX LEAD, BLOOD PEDIATRIC; LDPVL | $12.11 | $7.00 | $3.50–$32.89 | -73% | — source file |
| Harris Health Houston, TX HEAVY METAL II, 24U (35001115) | $12.11 | $6.00 | $3.00–$32.89 | -102% | — source file |
| Harris Health Taub Loop Houston, TX · (713) 873-2000 LEAD, BLOOD PEDIATRIC; LDPVL | $12.11 | $7.00 | $3.50–$32.89 | -73% | — source file |
| Harris Health Taub Loop Houston, TX · (713) 873-2000 HEAVY METAL II, 24U (35001115) | $12.11 | $6.00 | $3.00–$32.89 | -102% | — source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC LEAD-URINE | $44.89 | $67.00 | $26.80–$63.65 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC LEAD-URINE | $44.89 | $67.00 | $26.80–$63.65 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC LEAD-URINE | $44.89 | $67.00 | $26.80–$63.65 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC HEAVY METALS - BLOOD - LEAD | $46.23 | $69.00 | $27.60–$65.55 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC HEAVY METALS - BLOOD - LEAD | $46.23 | $69.00 | $27.60–$65.55 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC LEAD WHOLE BLOOD | $46.23 | $69.00 | $27.60–$65.55 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC LEAD WHOLE BLOOD | $46.23 | $69.00 | $27.60–$65.55 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC LEAD WHOLE BLOOD | $46.23 | $69.00 | $27.60–$65.55 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC HEAVY METALS - BLOOD - LEAD | $46.23 | $69.00 | $27.60–$65.55 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC HEAVY METALS-URINE - LEAD | $48.91 | $73.00 | $29.20–$69.35 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC HEAVY METALS-URINE - LEAD | $48.91 | $73.00 | $29.20–$69.35 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX · (832) 824-1000 TC HEAVY METALS-URINE - LEAD | $48.91 | $73.00 | $29.20–$69.35 | 33% | Mar 5, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $9.38, median $10.50, highest $12.11 — a 1.3× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 14 facilities here, median $10.50 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At 3 of 3 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at none is it below every plan's rate. 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
A blood lead test measures lead in the blood. It is used to screen young children and for adults exposed at work.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.