Prostate test (PSA) Cost by Hospital

Prostate test (PSA) is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2337 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$92median cash price · 2337 hospitals, 52 statestypically $26–$226 depending on the hospital
≈ 5.0× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$165
Cash / self-pay
$92
Insurer-negotiated
$34
Medicare pays
$18
$26$226
Median cash $92  ·  Medicare $18  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $92 — about 5.0× the Medicare rate ($18). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($37).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $165 list price could save about $73 (44%).

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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
Emanuel Medical Center Turlock, CA $14 ★ 2/5 205 min 15.4%
Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware Wilmington, DE $14 $9
Nemours Childrens Hospital, Florida Orlando, FL $14 $9
Windom Area Health Windom, MN $14 $17 108 min 14.7%
St Rose Hospital Hayward, CA $14 $24 ★ 1/5 167 min 16.5%
CHI St Vincent Morrilton Morrilton, AR $15 $19 93 min 15.0%
Ahn Wexford Hospital Wexford, PA $15 $19 ★ 5/5 186 min 15.3%
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA $15 $150 ★ 5/5 369 min 14.3%
West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $15 $19 ★ 3/5 203 min 16.3%
Methodist Hospital for Surgery Addison, TX $16 $19 ★ 4/5 120 min 14.4%
Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital Muskegon, MI $16 $23 ★ 3/5 208 min 12.9%
Cumberland Medical Center Crossville, TN $16 $21 ★ 4/5 201 min 15.1%
Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association Morristown, TN $16 $19 ★ 2/5 199 min 15.7%
Roane Medical Center Harriman, TN $16 $19 ★ 4/5 174 min 15.5%
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge Oak Ridge, TN $16 $19 ★ 4/5 184 min 15.0%
Leconte Medical Center Sevierville, TN $16 $21 ★ 5/5 195 min 14.4%
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Knoxville, TN $16 $19 ★ 3/5 242 min 15.1%
Webster Memorial Hospital Webster Springs, WV $17 $23 77 min
North Central Surgical Center Llp Dallas, TX $17 $154 107 min 14.2%
Fort Loudoun Medical Center Lenoir City, TN $17 $19 ★ 4/5 170 min 14.6%
Coosa Valley Medical Center Sylacauga, AL $17 $43 ★ 3/5 122 min 15.1%
University of Kansas Hospital Kansas City, KS $17 $62 ★ 5/5 307 min 14.1%
El Paso Children's Hospital El Paso, TX $17 $34
UCSF Health Saint Francis Hospital San Francisco, CA $17 $17 ★ 3/5 140 min 14.7%
Nocona General Hospital Nocona, TX $17 $109 ★ 1/5 104 min 15.9%

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 August 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 Prostate test (PSA)

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: $92; Medicare pays $18.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Amerigroup 178
$18
$6 – $59
Tricare / VA 459
$18
$16 – $102
Medicare 584
$18
$18 – $71
Medicaid 365
$18
$10 – $68
EmblemHealth 61
$19
$18 – $74
Independent Health 51
$19
$16 – $38
UnitedHealthcare 1569
$19
$15 – $144
Devoted Health 254
$19
$18 – $23
MVP Health Care 81
$20
$16 – $151
Molina Healthcare 578
$20
$12 – $72
AmeriHealth 250
$20
$16 – $60
Humana 1102
$20
$18 – $164
Centene / Ambetter 829
$21
$15 – $99
Univera 16
$21
$16 – $62
Highmark 128
$22
$12 – $82
Bright Health 64
$22
$18 – $37
Anthem 601
$25
$14 – $123
Kaiser Permanente 234
$25
$13 – $157
UPMC Health Plan 98
$30
$18 – $93
Health Net 319
$32
$6 – $290
Geisinger 68
$32
$17 – $89
AvMed 61
$33
$12 – $247
Oscar Health 216
$33
$18 – $67
SelectHealth 48
$36
$18 – $142
UCare 66
$37
$13 – $107
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1360
$39
$18 – $171
Aetna 1449
$39
$17 – $178
Priority Health 57
$39
$10 – $137
Medica 241
$48
$18 – $168
Cigna 1216
$50
$18 – $190
Harvard Pilgrim 56
$51
$18 – $151
HealthPartners 272
$61
$19 – $169
Sanford Health Plan 69
$70
$29 – $168
Coventry 168
$71
$18 – $249
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 146
$75
$22 – $340
Security Health Plan 52
$83
$18 – $141
MultiPlan / PHCS network 888
$114
$25 – $252
Healthcare Highways 51
$122
$53 – $382

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
California$47
Puerto Rico$50
New Jersey$52
Alabama$56
Louisiana$57
Maryland$57

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

Does Medicare cover Prostate test (PSA)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Prostate test (PSA). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $18. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $4 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2337 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $92, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $165, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $34, a Medicare rate of about $18. Most cash prices fall between $26 and $226 — 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 Prostate test (PSA) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2337 US hospitals is $92. Most hospitals fall between $26 and $226. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Prostate test (PSA)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $18). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Prostate test (PSA)?
Medicare pays about $18. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Prostate test (PSA) 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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