How much does a PSA cost in Rhode Island?
PSA (prostate) blood test · CPT 84153 · State: Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PSA (prostate) blood test is about $47, with most between $44 and $49 ($138 cash/self-pay). Based on 5 Rhode Island hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $49. Hospital list charges run about $138 (2.9× higher).
Source: medians across 5 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island — FAQs
How much does a PSA (prostate) blood test cost in Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PSA (prostate) blood test is about $47, with most between $44 and $49, based on 5 Rhode Island hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $49.
How much does a PSA (prostate) blood test cost without insurance in Rhode Island?
Cash or self-pay prices for a PSA (prostate) blood test in Rhode Island run around $138. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $138), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Rhode Island hospital bill for a PSA (prostate) blood test so high?
Rhode Island hospital "list" charges for a PSA (prostate) blood test run about $138 — roughly 2.9× the $47 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 Rhode Island?
Yes. If a Rhode Island hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $47), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Rhode Island hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
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