How much does a Prostate biopsy cost?
Prostate biopsy · CPT 55700 · A prostate biopsy samples prostate tissue to check for cancer.
The typical insurer-negotiated price for a Prostate biopsy is about $2,081, with most between $885 and $3,219 ($1,978 cash/self-pay). Based on published rates from 2,446 U.S. hospitals. Hospital list charges run about $3,419 — roughly 1.6× higher.
Source: medians across 2,446hospitals' machine-readable price files (required by federal law since 2021). Figures are estimates and vary by hospital, region, insurer, and plan.
Prostate biopsy cost — frequently asked questions
How much does a Prostate biopsy cost with insurance?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate for a Prostate biopsy is about $2,081, with most falling between $885 and $3,219, based on published rates from 2,446 U.S. hospitals. What you actually pay depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.
How much does a Prostate biopsy cost without insurance?
Cash or self-pay prices for a Prostate biopsy run around $1,978. Uninsured patients are often billed the much higher hospital "list" charge first (about $3,419), so it's worth asking for the cash or self-pay rate and negotiating.
Why is my hospital Prostate biopsy bill so much higher?
Hospital "list" (chargemaster) prices for a Prostate biopsy run about $3,419 — roughly 1.6× the $2,081 insurers actually pay. The list price is a starting point almost no one pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.
Can I negotiate the cost of a Prostate biopsy?
Yes. If you were charged well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,081), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real hospital pricing data and can negotiate it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
Were you charged more than $2,081?
Upload your bill and Upfronte will check it against real hospital pricing data and negotiate overcharges. No savings, no fee.
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