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Later in the article, the surgical cost is given: âHospitals charge $5,000 to $6,000 for a needle biopsy, and double that for an open?[surgical] biopsyâ¦â The doctorâs fees add roughly another $1,000 to the cost of a needle biopsy, and $2,000 to the cost of a surgical biopsy.
1 For patients covered by health insurance, out-of-pocket costs for a prostate cancer test typically consist of a doctor-visit copay and a laboratory copay of $0-$30 or more, depending on the plan.2  For routine wellness screenings, some insurance plans consider the tests medically necessary only after a certain age. And it can cost up to $6,000 or more for a prostate biopsy. 2  For example, several cancer centers in Michigan offer prostate exams for $15-$20. 3  Talbert Medical in California, charges about $60. 4  And Robert Gluck, M.D, a urologist in New York, charges $250 for an office visit that includes a digital prostate exam.