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How Much Does a Pap Smear Cost Without Insurance in 2024?

Alyssa Corso
Alyssa Corso1 Jan 2024
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Pap smears test for abnormal cell change in the cervix, which could lead to cervical cancer. Pap tests can also find cell changes caused by HPV. Planned Parenthood, urgent care centers, OB/GYN offices, and The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program offer pap smears. The national average cost of a pap smear with a pelvic exam costs $331, while a pap smear alone costs between $39 and $125.

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The Cost of a Pap Smear without Insurance

A pap smear costs between $39- $125 without insurance. The costs shown below do not include a pelvic exam, which is usually provided with a pap smear. 

Below we outline the out-of-pocket cost for a pap smear at various medical centers in different cities and states. Please keep in mind that this is the pap smear's cost alone, not including additional services.

ClinicCost
StatCare Urgent Care, New York, NY$65
Maine Health, Biddeford, ME$39
Landmark Family Healthcare, Londonderry, NH$77
Women's Health Care Tampa, Tampa, FL$125
Medical Arts OBGYN, San Mateo, CA$50

Source: https://www.statcarewalkin.com/ourservices/urgent-care-costs-fees-prices-vaccines-visits-treatments-nyc/visit/ , https://nhhealthcost.nh.gov/provider/maine-health?carrier=uninsured&cost_type=medical#costs , https://nhhealthcost.nh.gov/provider/landmark-family-healthcare?carrier=uninsured&cost_type=medical#costs , https://clearhealthcosts.com/blog/procedure/pap-smear/?zip_code=&radius=5&no_zero=1&submit=  

Additional Costs for a Pap Smear

When paying for a pap smear out-of-pocket, you will likely incur additional charges. Below we outline possible additional services that you should be aware of.

Additional ServicesCost Range
Gynecological or pelvic exam$90-$360
Lab testing$75-$129
Office/ Follow-up visit$100-$381

Sources: https://clearhealthcosts.com/blog/2012/12/how-much-does-an-annual-well-woman-exam-cost-things-you-should-know/ , https://www.mdsave.com/procedures/obgyn-new-patient-office-visit/d581fd 

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Alyssa Corso

Alyssa is a Senior Marketing Associate & Content Writer at Mira. She is passionate about educating others on how to affordably access healthcare.

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