How much does an NTproBNP measurement cost?
NTproBNP will be among the most expensive tests done in Clinical Chemistry. For comparison, the reagent cost for NTproBNP is 5 times that of cardiac troponin T and 15 times that of CK-MB. For outpatients, we estimate that most payers will cover the cost of the test. For inpatients, we get no additional payment for this test. In general, there is a standard payment for an admission, based on the discharge diagnosis, regardless of how many tests are done. The bottom line is that you should order the test only when it will help you make good medical decisions for your patients.
