PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test, free in Altoona, PA — inpatient
In Altoona, PA, 2 hospitals list a cash price for PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test, free as an inpatient: from $181.20 to $216.00, with a median of $181.20. The lowest listed price is at UPMC Altoona.
Cash prices at 2 facilities across 2 cities for code 84154, 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.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Altoona, PA.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Altoona lowest Altoona, PA PSA FREE REFLEX | $181.20 | $302.00 | 40% | — source file |
| UPMC Altoona Altoona, PA FREE PSA PNL 2770 | $181.20 | $302.00 | 40% | — source file |
| Penn Highlands Tyrone Tyrone, PA PSA Free | $216.00 | $216.00 | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $181.20, median $181.20, highest $216.00 — a 1.2× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $181.20 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
The free PSA test measures the part of PSA in the blood that is not bound to proteins. It is usually done along with a total PSA; the ratio of free to total PSA can help a doctor decide whether further testing, such as a biopsy, is needed.
What the price covers
The price covers the free PSA test only. The total PSA (84153) and the blood draw are billed separately.