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Prostate Biopsy

Colorado rates for HCPCS 55700

Takes small samples of tissue from the prostate with a needle so they can be examined under a microscope. Several samples are usually taken during the same visit. It is done when a blood test or a physical examination suggests a possible problem in the prostate.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Prostate Biopsy cost?

$6,761

Typical facility fee. In Colorado, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $6,761 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $3,890 to $7,943.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 3 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $6,761 · 10th to 90th $3,548 to $10,471Professionalmedian $661 · 10th to 90th $151 to $661
$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0Kfacility $6,761professional $661

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,548.13
Median
$6,760.83
Typical High
$10,964.78
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$660.69
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,174.90
Median
$3,090.30
Typical High
$5,495.41
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$151.36

Where Colorado sits

The same service costs 234.4 times more in Indiana than in New Mexico. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Colorado $6,761 · 2nd of 50
IN $7,762NM $33.11

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.