Prostate Biopsy Cost in Nevada (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a prostate biopsy cost in Nevada?
The same prostate biopsy in Nevada might cost you $665 at one facility and $1,100 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 16 reporting hospitals is $670. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer.
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Where prostate biopsy costs vary in Nevada
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Cheapest Prostate Biopsy Providers in Nevada
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($670) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Medical Center of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | $665 | $5 below |
| 2 | Renown South Meadows Medical Center | Reno, NV | $665 | $5 below |
| 3 | Renown Regional Medical Center | Reno, NV | $665 | $5 below |
| 4 | Washoe Barton Medical Clinic DBA Carson Valley Health | NV | $665 | $5 below |
| 5 | SUNRISE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER | Ste 455, NV | $665 | $5 below |
| 6 | SOUTHERN HILLS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER | Las Vegas, NV | $665 | $5 below |
| 7 | MOUNTAINVIEW HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER | Las Vegas, NV | $665 | $5 below |
| 8 | DIGNITY HEALTH | Henderson, NV | $676 | $6 above |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
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- Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
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Quick take
- University Medical Center of Southern Nevada is the lowest-cost option at $665 - $5 below the median posted price ($670), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $670, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Doctor offices and independent clinics may charge differently from hospitals for the same service and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset. Ask your doctor whether another site is an option.
| Coverage | Hospitals with a rate | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare (national rate) | — | $240 to $240 | $240 |
| With insurance (commercial, average) | 13 | $1,622 to $4,380 | $2,294 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 16 | $665 to $2,180 | $670 |
| Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | 12 | $501 to $3,880 | $3,072 |
| Aetna | 8 | $1,459 to $3,559 | $1,937 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 4 | $1,625 to $4,987 | $1,882 |
| Cigna | 3 | $555 to $3,871 | $1,353 |
Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.
How much does a prostate biopsy cost with Medicare in Nevada?
Medicare's national fee-schedule payment for prostate biopsy is about $240 to $240 (typically near $240). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $48 on a $240 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.
Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.
How much does a prostate biopsy cost with insurance in Nevada?
Across 13 Nevada hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for prostate biopsy average $1,622 to $4,380 per hospital, with a median near $2,294. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.
Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.
How much does a prostate biopsy cost without insurance in Nevada?
Cash (self-pay) prices for prostate biopsy at 16 Nevada hospitals range from $665 to $2,180, with a median of $670. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.
Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.
How much does a prostate biopsy cost with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Nevada?
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield negotiated rates for prostate biopsy at 12 Nevada hospitals range from $501 to $3,880, with a median near $3,072. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.
Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.
How much does a prostate biopsy cost with Aetna in Nevada?
Aetna negotiated rates for prostate biopsy at 8 Nevada hospitals range from $1,459 to $3,559, with a median near $1,937. If a hospital is out of network for your Aetna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does a prostate biopsy cost with UnitedHealthcare in Nevada?
UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for prostate biopsy at 4 Nevada hospitals range from $1,625 to $4,987, with a median near $1,882. If a hospital is out of network for your UnitedHealthcare plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does a prostate biopsy cost with Cigna in Nevada?
Cigna negotiated rates for prostate biopsy at 3 Nevada hospitals range from $555 to $3,871, with a median near $1,353. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How where you go changes what you pay for prostate biopsy
The same prostate biopsy bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $610–$2,369
- Professional fee $189–$504
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $1,077–$1,123
- Professional fee $189–$504
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
Nevada's hospital market is heavily concentrated in Las Vegas (dominated by HCA Healthcare, which operates the majority of acute care beds in the valley) and Reno (Renown Health). The Las Vegas market has more facility competition than most metro areas of its size, creating genuine price variation. Rural Nevada is extremely sparse - several counties have no hospital within 100 miles.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (3) report prices above $2,052, including Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare at $2,369, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $670 versus $1,100 inpatient (about 1.6× more), so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.
None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$670 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$134 |
| Out-of-network provider | $1,474+ |
Frequently asked questions: prostate biopsy costs in Nevada
How much does a prostate biopsy cost in Nevada?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $229, with most facilities between $130 and $572 (based on 15 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Nevada hospitals run $665–$2,180; outlier facilities above and below that range are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get a prostate biopsy in Nevada?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Nevada data is University Medical Center of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas at about $665. By metro, Las Vegas has the lowest median ($665).
Why is a prostate biopsy so much cheaper at some Nevada hospitals?
Typical prices vary about 4.4× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Nevada, the median cash (self-pay) price is $670 versus a median negotiated rate of $2,294 - cash is the lower number at many hospitals. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.
How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a prostate biopsy in Nevada?
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.
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About the Author
John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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