How much does a PSA cost in Pittsburgh?
PSA (prostate) blood test · CPT 84153 · Metro area: Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PSA (prostate) blood test is about $99, with most between $69 and $138 ($218 cash/self-pay). Based on 16 Pittsburgh hospitals — 102% higher than the national typical of $49. Hospital list charges run about $273 (2.8× higher).
Source: medians across 16 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh — FAQs
How much does a PSA (prostate) blood test cost in Pittsburgh?
In Pittsburgh, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PSA (prostate) blood test is about $99, with most between $69 and $138, based on 16 Pittsburgh hospitals. That's 102% higher than the national typical of $49.
How much does a PSA (prostate) blood test cost without insurance in Pittsburgh?
Cash or self-pay prices for a PSA (prostate) blood test in Pittsburgh run around $218. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $273), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Pittsburgh hospital bill for a PSA (prostate) blood test so high?
Pittsburgh hospital "list" charges for a PSA (prostate) blood test run about $273 — roughly 2.8× the $99 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 Pittsburgh?
Yes. If a Pittsburgh hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $99), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Pittsburgh hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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