Prostate test (PSA) Cost by Hospital

Prostate test (PSA) is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2296 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$92median cash price · 2296 hospitals, 52 statestypically $26–$232 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
$33
Medicare pays
$18
$26$232
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
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%
Maple Grove Hospital Maple Grove, MN $17 $19 ★ 5/5 184 min 14.9%

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 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 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 175
$18
$6 – $59
Tricare / VA 455
$18
$16 – $102
Medicare 582
$18
$18 – $71
Medicaid 359
$18
$10 – $68
EmblemHealth 61
$19
$18 – $74
Independent Health 50
$19
$16 – $40
UnitedHealthcare 1539
$19
$15 – $145
Devoted Health 241
$19
$18 – $26
MVP Health Care 81
$20
$16 – $151
Molina Healthcare 554
$20
$13 – $74
Humana 1076
$20
$18 – $166
Centene / Ambetter 824
$21
$15 – $99
Univera 16
$21
$16 – $62
AmeriHealth 238
$21
$17 – $66
Highmark 128
$22
$12 – $82
Bright Health 64
$22
$18 – $37
Anthem 577
$25
$14 – $131
Kaiser Permanente 233
$25
$13 – $157
Oscar Health 203
$30
$18 – $116
UPMC Health Plan 86
$30
$18 – $95
Health Net 317
$32
$6 – $291
Geisinger 68
$32
$17 – $89
AvMed 59
$33
$12 – $252
SelectHealth 48
$36
$18 – $142
UCare 62
$37
$12 – $107
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1346
$39
$18 – $171
Aetna 1421
$39
$17 – $179
Priority Health 57
$39
$10 – $137
Medica 239
$48
$18 – $169
Cigna 1186
$51
$18 – $191
Harvard Pilgrim 56
$51
$18 – $151
HealthPartners 265
$61
$19 – $168
Coventry 164
$69
$18 – $250
Sanford Health Plan 69
$70
$29 – $168
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 146
$75
$22 – $340
Security Health Plan 49
$83
$18 – $141
MultiPlan / PHCS network 864
$116
$25 – $254
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

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXHouston, TXDallas, TXNew York, NYBaltimore, MDCincinnati, OHLos Angeles, CAMilwaukee, WISacramento, CABaton Rouge, LABronx, NYBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCFort Worth, TXAlbuquerque, NMEl Paso, TXKansas City, MOMiami, FLNew Orleans, LAOklahoma City, OKRochester, NYSaint Louis, MO

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 2296 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 $33, a Medicare rate of about $18. Most cash prices fall between $26 and $232 — 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 2296 US hospitals is $92. Most hospitals fall between $26 and $232. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
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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