How much does a PSA cost in Charlotte?

PSA (prostate) blood test · CPT 84153 · Metro area: Charlotte

In Charlotte, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PSA (prostate) blood test is about $65, with most between $31 and $98 ($100 cash/self-pay). Based on 15 Charlotte hospitals — 33% higher than the national typical of $49. Hospital list charges run about $200 (3.1× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$65
Charlotte · $31$98
Cash / self-pay
$100
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$200
3.1× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 15 Charlotte 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 Charlotte — FAQs

How much does a PSA (prostate) blood test cost in Charlotte?

In Charlotte, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PSA (prostate) blood test is about $65, with most between $31 and $98, based on 15 Charlotte hospitals. That's 33% higher than the national typical of $49.

How much does a PSA (prostate) blood test cost without insurance in Charlotte?

Cash or self-pay prices for a PSA (prostate) blood test in Charlotte run around $100. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $200), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Charlotte hospital bill for a PSA (prostate) blood test so high?

Charlotte hospital "list" charges for a PSA (prostate) blood test run about $200 — roughly 3.1× the $65 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 Charlotte?

Yes. If a Charlotte hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $65), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Charlotte hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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