How much does a PSA cost in California?
PSA (prostate) blood test · CPT 84153 · State: California
In California, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PSA (prostate) blood test is about $39, with most between $26 and $80 ($81 cash/self-pay). Based on 247 California hospitals — 20% lower than the national typical of $49. Hospital list charges run about $154 (3.9× higher).
Source: medians across 247 California 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 California — FAQs
How much does a PSA (prostate) blood test cost in California?
In California, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PSA (prostate) blood test is about $39, with most between $26 and $80, based on 247 California hospitals. That's 20% lower than the national typical of $49.
How much does a PSA (prostate) blood test cost without insurance in California?
Cash or self-pay prices for a PSA (prostate) blood test in California run around $81. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $154), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my California hospital bill for a PSA (prostate) blood test so high?
California hospital "list" charges for a PSA (prostate) blood test run about $154 — roughly 3.9× the $39 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 California?
Yes. If a California hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $39), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real California hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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