The cost of screening for HPV (human papillomavirus) is about $200 to $300 and may fluctuate with hospitals. Screening for HPV helps determine the likelihood of cervical cancer, which is relatively unlikely to occur if HPV is negative, and relatively likely to occur if it is positive and high-risk HPV infection is present. The cost of screening for this virus ranges from $200 to $300 and may vary from hospital to hospital. If a woman needs to be screened for HPV, it is recommended that she seek medical attention, under the supervision of her doctor, and if necessary, may also need to have a cervical cytology test, which can be done by consulting with her local doctor.