How much does a PSA cost in Massachusetts?

PSA (prostate) blood test · CPT 84153 · State: Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PSA (prostate) blood test is about $35, with most between $22 and $49 ($111 cash/self-pay). Based on 41 Massachusetts hospitals — 29% lower than the national typical of $49. Hospital list charges run about $130 (3.7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$35
Massachusetts · $22–$49
Cash / self-pay
$111
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$130
3.7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 41 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts — FAQs

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

In Massachusetts, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PSA (prostate) blood test is about $35, with most between $22 and $49, based on 41 Massachusetts hospitals. That's 29% lower than the national typical of $49.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a PSA (prostate) blood test in Massachusetts run around $111. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $130), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Massachusetts hospital "list" charges for a PSA (prostate) blood test run about $130 — roughly 3.7× the $35 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 Massachusetts?

Yes. If a Massachusetts hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $35), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Massachusetts hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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