CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $36
  • Cash Discount Price: $57
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $57. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$57

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$36

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$18.39

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $18.39 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $57 (310%)
Insurance Median: $36 (196%)
Cash: $57 (310% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $36 (196% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $18.39 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Self Pay $11 - $159 60%
Medicaid / KanCare $18 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 98%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $18 98%
Node Triwest $18 98%
Node Va $18 98%
Veterans Eval Services $18 98%
Ak Dept Of Corrections $20 - $175 109%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $21 - $194 114%
Node Champva $21 114%
Tricare $21 114%
Hccmca $22 - $191 120%
Multiplan Phcs $28 - $242 152%
Cigna $29 - $252 158%
Moda Assurance $29 - $251 158%
Carlie Trans Grp $31 - $270 169%
UnitedHealthcare $31 - $270 169%
First Choice Health $33 - $286 179%
Multiplan Mpi $34 - $289 185%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $34 185%
Plan Vista Solutions $34 - $296 185%
Multiplan Wc $35 - $302 190%
One Health $35 - $302 190%
First Health Group $36 - $305 196%
Medical Control Network Solutions $36 - $305 196%
Aetna $37 - $216 201%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals