Prostate biopsy in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA — inpatient
In San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Prostate biopsy as an inpatient: from $3,148.80 to $3,148.80, with a median of $3,148.80.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 55700, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley Pleasanton, CA Biopsy of Prostate | $3,148.80 | $7,872.00 | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $3,148.80, median $3,148.80, highest $3,148.80.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $3,148.80 — 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.