Prostate test (PSA) is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2352 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
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%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware | Wilmington, DE | $14 | $9 | — | — | — |
| Nemours Childrens Hospital, Florida | Orlando, FL | $14 | $9 | — | — | — |
| Windom Area Health | Windom, MN | $14 | $17 | — | 99 min | — |
| St Rose Hospital | Hayward, CA | $14 | $24 | ★ 1/5 | 160 min | — |
| CHI St Vincent Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | $15 | $19 | — | 98 min | — |
| Ahn Wexford Hospital | Wexford, PA | $15 | $19 | ★ 5/5 | 184 min | — |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $15 | $150 | ★ 5/5 | 355 min | — |
| West Penn Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $15 | $19 | ★ 3/5 | 208 min | — |
| Methodist Hospital for Surgery | Addison, TX | $16 | $19 | ★ 4/5 | 121 min | — |
| Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital | Muskegon, MI | $16 | $23 | ★ 3/5 | 220 min | — |
| Cumberland Medical Center | Crossville, TN | $16 | $21 | ★ 4/5 | 204 min | — |
| Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $16 | $19 | ★ 2/5 | 198 min | — |
| Roane Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $16 | $19 | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | — |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $16 | $19 | ★ 4/5 | 186 min | — |
| Leconte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $16 | $21 | ★ 5/5 | 200 min | — |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $16 | $19 | ★ 3/5 | 234 min | — |
| North Central Surgical Center Llp | Dallas, TX | $17 | $154 | — | 108 min | — |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $17 | $19 | ★ 4/5 | 170 min | — |
| Coosa Valley Medical Center | Sylacauga, AL | $17 | $19 | ★ 3/5 | 124 min | — |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City, KS | $17 | $62 | ★ 5/5 | 307 min | — |
| El Paso Children's Hospital | El Paso, TX | $17 | $34 | — | — | — |
| UCSF Health Saint Francis Hospital | San Francisco, CA | $17 | $17 | ★ 3/5 | 138 min | — |
| Nocona General Hospital | Nocona, TX | $17 | $109 | ★ 1/5 | 108 min | — |
| Maple Grove Hospital | Maple Grove, MN | $17 | $19 | ★ 5/5 | 194 min | — |
| University Medical Center of El Paso | El Paso, TX | $17 | $18 | ★ 3/5 | 240 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 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.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Amerigroup | 180 |
$6 – $59 |
| Tricare / VA | 461 |
$16 – $102 |
| Medicare | 593 |
$18 – $71 |
| Medicaid | 370 |
$10 – $68 |
| Independent Health | 51 |
$16 – $38 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1598 |
$15 – $143 |
| Molina Healthcare | 585 |
$12 – $71 |
| Devoted Health | 258 |
$18 – $25 |
| MVP Health Care | 82 |
$16 – $151 |
| AmeriHealth | 252 |
$16 – $60 |
| Humana | 1116 |
$18 – $166 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 850 |
$15 – $99 |
| Univera | 16 |
$16 – $62 |
| Highmark | 131 |
$12 – $83 |
| Bright Health | 65 |
$18 – $37 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 235 |
$13 – $157 |
| Anthem | 621 |
$15 – $122 |
| Oscar Health | 230 |
$19 – $67 |
| Health Net | 322 |
$6 – $290 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 101 |
$18 – $93 |
| Geisinger | 68 |
$17 – $89 |
| AvMed | 63 |
$12 – $247 |
| EmblemHealth | 74 |
$18 – $67 |
| SelectHealth | 48 |
$18 – $142 |
| UCare | 67 |
$13 – $107 |
| Aetna | 1474 |
$17 – $177 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1364 |
$18 – $171 |
| Priority Health | 57 |
$10 – $137 |
| Cigna | 1239 |
$18 – $191 |
| Medica | 241 |
$18 – $169 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 56 |
$18 – $151 |
| HealthPartners | 272 |
$19 – $169 |
| Coventry | 172 |
$18 – $249 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 70 |
$29 – $168 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 147 |
$22 – $339 |
| Security Health Plan | 52 |
$18 – $141 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 903 |
$26 – $253 |
| Healthcare Highways | 51 |
$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
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $36 |
| California | $47 |
| Alabama | $56 |
| Louisiana | $57 |
| Maryland | $57 |
| Tennessee | $58 |
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.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Maruniak, MD | Pathology | Oxford, FL | 24,993 |
| Tehmina Ali, M.D. | Pathology | Beltsville, MD | 17,243 |
| Kenneth Beck, MD | Pathology | Westchester, IL | 15,947 |
| Gordana Katava, DO | Pathology | Berkeley Heights, NJ | 14,705 |
| Mathew Putzi, MD | Pathology | Austin, TX | 6,847 |
| Kerry Whiting | Pathology | Syracuse, NY | 6,611 |
| Ryan Robetorye, MD | Pathology | Scottsdale, AZ | 6,216 |
| Emmanuel Cruz Caban, MD | Internal Medicine | Sarasota, FL | 4,920 |
| Joseph Eatherly, M.D. | Pathology | Oak Ridge, TN | 3,859 |
| Zhiming Yang, MD, PHD | Pathology | Allentown, PA | 3,522 |
| Benjamin Tripp, M.D. | Urology | Delray Beach, FL | 2,316 |
| Marianna Szabo, MD | Pathology | Memphis, TN | 2,222 |
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 2352 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 $230 — 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
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