How much does a PSA cost in Alaska?
PSA (prostate) blood test · CPT 84153 · State: Alaska
In Alaska, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PSA (prostate) blood test is about $138, with most between $113 and $170 ($164 cash/self-pay). Based on 6 Alaska hospitals — 182% higher than the national typical of $49. Hospital list charges run about $209 (1.5× higher).
Source: medians across 6 Alaska hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national PSA (prostate) blood test cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.
PSA (prostate) blood test cost in Alaska — FAQs
How much does a PSA (prostate) blood test cost in Alaska?
In Alaska, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PSA (prostate) blood test is about $138, with most between $113 and $170, based on 6 Alaska hospitals. That's 182% higher than the national typical of $49.
How much does a PSA (prostate) blood test cost without insurance in Alaska?
Cash or self-pay prices for a PSA (prostate) blood test in Alaska run around $164. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $209), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Alaska hospital bill for a PSA (prostate) blood test so high?
Alaska hospital "list" charges for a PSA (prostate) blood test run about $209 — roughly 1.5× the $138 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.
Can I negotiate the cost of a PSA (prostate) blood test in Alaska?
Yes. If a Alaska hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $138), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Alaska hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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