How much does a PSA cost in Louisiana?
PSA (prostate) blood test · CPT 84153 · State: Louisiana
In Louisiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PSA (prostate) blood test is about $46, with most between $32 and $78 ($83 cash/self-pay). Based on 53 Louisiana hospitals — 6% lower than the national typical of $49. Hospital list charges run about $142 (3.1× higher).
Source: medians across 53 Louisiana 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 Louisiana — FAQs
How much does a PSA (prostate) blood test cost in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PSA (prostate) blood test is about $46, with most between $32 and $78, based on 53 Louisiana hospitals. That's 6% lower than the national typical of $49.
How much does a PSA (prostate) blood test cost without insurance in Louisiana?
Cash or self-pay prices for a PSA (prostate) blood test in Louisiana run around $83. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $142), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Louisiana hospital bill for a PSA (prostate) blood test so high?
Louisiana hospital "list" charges for a PSA (prostate) blood test run about $142 — roughly 3.1× the $46 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 Louisiana?
Yes. If a Louisiana hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $46), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Louisiana hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
Charged more than $46 in Louisiana?
Upload your bill and Upfronte will check it against real Louisiana hospital prices and negotiate overcharges. No savings, no fee.
Upload Your Bill