BUN test cost in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, 5 hospitals publish a cash price for blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test: from $29.61 to $64.00, with a median of $33.00. The lowest price is at National Rehabilitation Hospital (Washington). The highest price is 2.2× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 84520. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 29, 2026. See them on a map
Hospitals in District of Columbia, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Rehabilitation Hospital lowest Washington · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV UREA NITROGEN QUANT | $29.61 | $45.55 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| MedStar Washington Hospital Center Washington · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV UREA NITROGEN QUANT | $32.11 | $49.40 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Children's National Rehabilitation and Specialized Care Washington · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV BLOOD UREA NITROGEN | $33.00 | $66.00 | — source file |
| MedStar Georgetown Hospital Northwest Washington · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV UREA NITROGEN QUANT | $47.78 | $73.50 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Children's National Hospital Washington · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Blood Urea Nitrogen | $64.00 | $128.00 | — source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 5 | $29.61 | $33.00 |
What it is
A BUN test measures urea nitrogen, a waste product removed by the kidneys. It is used with creatinine to check kidney function and hydration.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test in other states
- Alabama$29.00
- Alaska$48.38
- Arizona$23.21
- Arkansas$24.45
- California$36.71
- Colorado$62.50
- Connecticut$24.00
- Delaware$51.85
- Florida$44.88
- Georgia$30.03
- Hawaii$36.80
- Idaho$35.94
- Illinois$52.00
- Indiana$24.00
- Iowa$33.60
- Kansas$31.10
- Kentucky$45.68
- Louisiana$16.80
- Maine$24.23
- Maryland$5.79
- Massachusetts$27.00
- Michigan$17.48
- Minnesota$44.80
- Mississippi$30.82
- Missouri$37.70
- Montana$44.65
- Nebraska$49.87
- Nevada$55.20
- New Hampshire$28.00
- New Jersey$8.00
- New Mexico$82.79
- New York$21.70
- North Carolina$45.24
- North Dakota$35.95
- Ohio$23.38
- Oklahoma$24.60
- Oregon$25.50
- Pennsylvania$28.75
- Puerto Rico$15.00
- Rhode Island$23.90
- South Carolina$50.00
- South Dakota$62.40
- Tennessee$24.17
- Texas$58.80
- Utah$79.56
- Vermont$41.94
- Virginia$52.20
- Washington$36.20
- West Virginia$27.00
- Wisconsin$25.74
- Wyoming$25.50
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.