Pap smear (cervical screening) Cost by Hospital

Pap smear (cervical screening) is a preventive screening. Prices are from 2477 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$82median cash price · 2477 hospitals, 52 statestypically $28–$179 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$140
Cash / self-pay
$82
Insurer-negotiated
$33
Medicare pays
$20
$28$179
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 4.1× 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 $140 list price could save about $58 (41%).

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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 ★ 4/5 215 min —
Three Rivers Health Three Rivers, MI $13 $16 ★ 2/5 146 min —
Pampa Regional Medical Center Pampa, TX $13 $27 — 110 min —
Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, CA $13 $26 ★ 4/5 259 min —
Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc Westfield, NY $13 $22 — 120 min —
Canonsburg General Hospital Canonsburg, PA $13 $22 ★ 3/5 155 min —
Forbes Hospital Monroeville, PA $13 $21 ★ 3/5 261 min —
Grove City Medical Center Grove City, PA $14 $21 ★ 4/5 150 min —
Bear Valley Community Hospital Big Bear Lake, CA $14 $15 — 139 min —
Allegheny Valley Hospital Natrona, PA $14 $21 ★ 4/5 203 min —
Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $14 $21 ★ 3/5 274 min —
Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Springs County Malvern, AR $15 $26 — 100 min —
Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia Arkadelphia, AR $15 $37 — 94 min —
Legacy Silverton Medical Center Silverton, OR $16 $31 — 142 min —
Ahn Wexford Hospital Wexford, PA $16 $21 ★ 5/5 184 min —
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $16 — — 130 min —
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $16 — — 103 min —
West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $16 $21 ★ 3/5 208 min —
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital Port Charlotte, FL $17 $21 ★ 1/5 113 min —
Harbor Beach Community Hospital Harbor Beach, MI $17 — — 100 min —
Acadia General Hospital Crowley, LA $18 $26 ★ 3/5 109 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc. Jonesboro, AR $18 $36 ★ 3/5 128 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc West Memphis, AR $18 $36 — 139 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County New Albany, MS $18 $36 ★ 4/5 144 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms Oxford, MS $18 $36 ★ 4/5 157 min —

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 October 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 275
$21
$20 – $28
Independent Health 54
$21
$20 – $28
Amerigroup 202
$22
$16 – $37
Univera 17
$23
$17 – $36
Medicaid 343
$23
$16 – $67
Molina Healthcare 605
$24
$16 – $56
Highmark 136
$25
$13 – $87
UnitedHealthcare 1657
$26
$17 – $104
Medicare 527
$26
$20 – $52
Bright Health 59
$27
$20 – $43
AmeriHealth 269
$27
$16 – $78
Tricare / VA 427
$27
$19 – $114
Centene / Ambetter 900
$27
$20 – $87
Humana 1130
$28
$20 – $198
MVP Health Care 88
$28
$18 – $116
AvMed 51
$34
$12 – $72
UPMC Health Plan 110
$34
$20 – $110
Kaiser Permanente 222
$35
$20 – $119
Anthem 584
$36
$15 – $126
Geisinger 76
$37
$20 – $117
SelectHealth 46
$39
$20 – $120
Oscar Health 263
$40
$26 – $81
EmblemHealth 81
$41
$20 – $111
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1418
$42
$20 – $154
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 123
$42
$11 – $160
Aetna 1546
$44
$20 – $161
UCare 67
$46
$21 – $114
Health Net 257
$47
$20 – $194
Priority Health 54
$51
$14 – $116
Medica 228
$55
$21 – $168
Coventry 151
$58
$20 – $196
HealthPartners 245
$58
$21 – $160
Cigna 1250
$60
$20 – $157
Security Health Plan 62
$66
$20 – $140
Sanford Health Plan 73
$69
$34 – $125
Healthcare Highways 47
$69
$28 – $154
Harvard Pilgrim 57
$75
$28 – $157
MultiPlan / PHCS network 836
$110
$41 – $233

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
Tennessee$34
Mississippi$35
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

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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.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Tim Zheng, MDPathologyOaks, PA8,826
Alexandra Gillespie, MDPathologyDallas, TX2,976
Patricia Delgado, MDPathologyCoral Gables, FL1,780
Kenneth Hadler, M.D.PathologyPalo Alto, CA1,596
Sucheta Srivastava, M.D.PathologyStanford, CA1,309
Derek Welch, M.D.PathologyNashville, TN1,197
Momin Siddiqui, M.D.PathologyNew York, NY1,165
Bradly Clark, MDPathologyMemphis, TN1,165
Renu Virk, M.D.PathologyNewington, CT1,159
Bita Naini, M.D.PathologyLos Angeles, CA1,015
Patrick Costello, MDPathologyJohnson City, TN1,001
Sara Milchgrub, MDPathologyDallas, TX985

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Commonly billed under: HCPCS G0123.

Does Medicare cover Pap smear (cervical screening)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Pap smear (cervical screening). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $20. As a preventive screening, many people pay $0 when it’s done as recommended and the provider accepts Medicare assignment.

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 2477 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $82, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $140, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $33, a Medicare rate of about $20. Most cash prices fall between $28 and $179 — 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 2477 US hospitals is $82. Most hospitals fall between $28 and $179. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Pap smear (cervical screening)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $20). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
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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