How much does a PSA cost in Iowa?
PSA (prostate) blood test · CPT 84153 · State: Iowa
In Iowa, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PSA (prostate) blood test is about $83, with most between $62 and $106 ($100 cash/self-pay). Based on 64 Iowa hospitals — 69% higher than the national typical of $49. Hospital list charges run about $138 (1.7× higher).
Source: medians across 64 Iowa 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 Iowa — FAQs
How much does a PSA (prostate) blood test cost in Iowa?
In Iowa, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PSA (prostate) blood test is about $83, with most between $62 and $106, based on 64 Iowa hospitals. That's 69% higher than the national typical of $49.
How much does a PSA (prostate) blood test cost without insurance in Iowa?
Cash or self-pay prices for a PSA (prostate) blood test in Iowa run around $100. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $138), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Iowa hospital bill for a PSA (prostate) blood test so high?
Iowa hospital "list" charges for a PSA (prostate) blood test run about $138 — roughly 1.7× the $83 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 Iowa?
Yes. If a Iowa hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $83), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Iowa hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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