Prostate biopsy in Erie, PA — inpatient
In Erie, PA, 2 hospitals list a cash price for Prostate biopsy as an inpatient: from $3,124.80 to $8,063.06, with a median of $5,593.93. The lowest listed price is at UPMC Hamot.
Cash prices at 2 facilities for code 55700, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 14, 2026 and Apr 14, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Erie, PA.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Hamot lowest Erie, PA BX PROSTATE NDL/PNCH SGL/MULT | $3,124.80 | $5,208.00 | 40% | — source file |
| Saint Vincent Health Center Erie, PA HC US BIOPHYSICAL PROSTATE PUNCH/NDL | $8,063.06 | $9,833.00 | 18% | Apr 14, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $3,124.80, median $5,593.93, highest $8,063.06 — a 2.6× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $5,593.93 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A prostate biopsy uses a needle to take small tissue samples from the prostate, usually guided by ultrasound through the rectum or the skin between the scrotum and anus. It is used to check for prostate cancer, often after a high PSA or abnormal exam.
What the price covers
The price covers the biopsy procedure. Ultrasound or MRI guidance, the pathologist's exam of each sample, and sedation are usually billed separately.