Pap smear (cervical screening) Cost by Hospital

Pap smear (cervical screening) is a preventive screening. Prices are from 2462 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$82median cash price · 2462 hospitals, 52 statestypically $28–$177 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.0× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$138
Cash / self-pay
$82
Insurer-negotiated
$32
Medicare pays
$20
$28$177
Median cash $82  ·  Medicare $20  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $82 — about 4.0× the Medicare rate ($20). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($41).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $138 list price could save about $56 (40%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Northridge Hospital Medical Center Northridge, CA $13 $26 ★ 4/5 214 min 15.6%
Three Rivers Health Three Rivers, MI $13 $16 ★ 2/5 150 min 15.0%
Pampa Regional Medical Center Pampa, TX $13 $27 — 104 min —
Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, CA $13 $26 ★ 4/5 259 min 14.8%
Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc Westfield, NY $13 $22 — 114 min 14.8%
Canonsburg General Hospital Canonsburg, PA $13 $22 ★ 3/5 155 min 15.6%
Forbes Hospital Monroeville, PA $13 $21 ★ 3/5 252 min 16.5%
Grove City Medical Center Grove City, PA $14 $21 ★ 4/5 147 min 14.1%
Bear Valley Community Hospital Big Bear Lake, CA $14 $15 — 143 min —
Allegheny Valley Hospital Natrona, PA $14 $21 ★ 4/5 201 min 15.7%
Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $14 $21 ★ 3/5 274 min 14.7%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs County Malvern, AR $15 $26 — 100 min 15.0%
Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia Arkadelphia, AR $15 $37 — 95 min 15.2%
Legacy Silverton Medical Center Silverton, OR $16 $31 — 140 min 14.7%
Ahn Wexford Hospital Wexford, PA $16 $21 ★ 5/5 186 min 15.3%
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $16 — — 130 min 15.2%
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $16 — — 104 min 15.4%
West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $16 $21 ★ 3/5 203 min 16.3%
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital Port Charlotte, FL $17 $21 ★ 1/5 105 min 16.6%
Harbor Beach Community Hospital Harbor Beach, MI $17 — — 95 min —
Acadia General Hospital Crowley, LA $18 $26 ★ 3/5 108 min 15.4%
Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc. Jonesboro, AR $18 $36 ★ 3/5 128 min 15.3%
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc West Memphis, AR $18 $36 — 147 min 14.7%
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County New Albany, MS $18 $36 ★ 4/5 144 min 14.1%
Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms Oxford, MS $18 $36 ★ 4/5 153 min 16.2%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Pap smear (cervical screening)

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $82; Medicare pays $20.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Devoted Health 272
$21
$20 – $28
Independent Health 53
$21
$19 – $28
Amerigroup 201
$22
$17 – $37
Univera 17
$23
$17 – $35
Medicaid 339
$23
$16 – $67
Molina Healthcare 597
$24
$18 – $55
UnitedHealthcare 1640
$25
$17 – $101
Highmark 133
$25
$13 – $83
Medicare 519
$26
$20 – $49
Tricare / VA 423
$27
$19 – $107
Bright Health 58
$27
$20 – $44
Centene / Ambetter 889
$27
$20 – $87
Humana 1120
$28
$20 – $203
AmeriHealth 268
$28
$16 – $86
MVP Health Care 87
$28
$18 – $114
EmblemHealth 80
$32
$20 – $82
UPMC Health Plan 106
$33
$20 – $115
Anthem 579
$33
$15 – $126
Kaiser Permanente 222
$35
$20 – $119
AvMed 51
$35
$12 – $72
Oscar Health 248
$36
$24 – $81
Geisinger 76
$37
$20 – $117
SelectHealth 46
$39
$20 – $120
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1408
$42
$20 – $152
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 123
$42
$11 – $160
Aetna 1530
$44
$20 – $159
UCare 66
$46
$21 – $103
Health Net 255
$48
$20 – $191
Priority Health 55
$51
$14 – $116
Medica 225
$54
$21 – $168
HealthPartners 239
$57
$21 – $158
Coventry 147
$58
$20 – $189
Cigna 1228
$59
$20 – $156
Security Health Plan 60
$65
$20 – $140
Sanford Health Plan 71
$68
$33 – $125
Healthcare Highways 47
$69
$28 – $154
Harvard Pilgrim 57
$75
$28 – $157
MultiPlan / PHCS network 805
$110
$40 – $230

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
New Jersey$23
Nevada$31
Mississippi$33
Tennessee$34
Arizona$38
Florida$38

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXHouston, TXBaltimore, MDDallas, TXOklahoma City, OKPittsburgh, PACincinnati, OHFort Worth, TXNew York, NYPhoenix, AZBrooklyn, NYCleveland, OHLos Angeles, CAOmaha, NESaint Louis, MOBronx, NYCharlotte, NCJacksonville, FLMiami, FLNashville, TNSan Antonio, TXBirmingham, AL

Prices by state

TexasCaliforniaOhioFloridaPennsylvaniaWisconsinNew YorkIllinoisMichiganMinnesotaNorth CarolinaGeorgiaMissouriVirginiaOklahomaTennesseeIndianaIowaColoradoLouisianaNebraskaNew JerseyKentuckyWashingtonArizonaArkansasKansasAlabamaMississippiMarylandWest VirginiaMassachusettsMaineOregonSouth CarolinaNorth DakotaSouth DakotaMontanaIdahoConnecticutNew HampshireUtahNevadaNew MexicoWyomingHawaiiRhode IslandVermontDelawarePuerto RicoAlaskaWashington DC

Commonly billed under: HCPCS G0123.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2462 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $82, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $138, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $32, a Medicare rate of about $20. Most cash prices fall between $28 and $177 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Pap smear (cervical screening) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2462 US hospitals is $82. Most hospitals fall between $28 and $177. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Pap smear (cervical screening)?
Medicare pays about $20. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Pap smear (cervical screening) prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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