How much does a PSA cost in Houston?
PSA (prostate) blood test · CPT 84153 · Metro area: Houston
In Houston, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PSA (prostate) blood test is about $98, with most between $88 and $98 ($110 cash/self-pay). Based on 34 Houston hospitals — 100% higher than the national typical of $49. Hospital list charges run about $381 (3.9× higher).
Source: medians across 34 Houston 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 Houston — FAQs
How much does a PSA (prostate) blood test cost in Houston?
In Houston, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PSA (prostate) blood test is about $98, with most between $88 and $98, based on 34 Houston hospitals. That's 100% higher than the national typical of $49.
How much does a PSA (prostate) blood test cost without insurance in Houston?
Cash or self-pay prices for a PSA (prostate) blood test in Houston run around $110. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $381), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Houston hospital bill for a PSA (prostate) blood test so high?
Houston hospital "list" charges for a PSA (prostate) blood test run about $381 — roughly 3.9× the $98 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 Houston?
Yes. If a Houston hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $98), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Houston hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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