How much does a PSA cost in South Carolina?

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

In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PSA (prostate) blood test is about $48, with most between $28 and $54 ($129 cash/self-pay). Based on 32 South Carolina hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $49. Hospital list charges run about $199 (4.1× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$48
South Carolina · $28–$54
Cash / self-pay
$129
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$199
4.1× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 32 South 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 South Carolina — FAQs

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

In South Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a PSA (prostate) blood test is about $48, with most between $28 and $54, based on 32 South 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 South Carolina?

Cash or self-pay prices for a PSA (prostate) blood test in South Carolina run around $129. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $199), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

South Carolina hospital "list" charges for a PSA (prostate) blood test run about $199 — roughly 4.1× the $48 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 South Carolina?

Yes. If a South Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $48), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real South Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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