How much does PSA (prostate) blood test cost in North Carolina?

PSA (prostate) blood test · CPT 84153 · State: North Carolina

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for PSA (prostate) blood test is about $50, with most between $31 and $100 ($100 cash/self-pay). Based on 59 North Carolina hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $49. Hospital list charges run about $200 (4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$50
North Carolina · $31–$100
Cash / self-pay
$100
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$200
4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 59 North Carolina 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 North Carolina — FAQs

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

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PSA (prostate) blood test is about $50, with most between $31 and $100, based on 59 North Carolina hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $49.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a PSA (prostate) blood test in North Carolina 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 North Carolina hospital bill for a PSA (prostate) blood test so high?

North Carolina hospital "list" charges for a PSA (prostate) blood test run about $200 — roughly 4× the $50 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 North Carolina?

Yes. If a North Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $50), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real North Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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