CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Gadsden Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $218
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Gadsden Regional Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $218. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1007 Goodyear Avenue, Gadsden, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$218

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $218 (1185%)
Insurance Median: $19 (103%)
Cash: $218 (1185% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (103% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $13 71%
Bc Pml $15 82%
Tricare $15 82%
Node Champva $16 87%
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $18 92%
Amedisys Hospice $18 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 98%
Cigna $18 - $116 98%
Gadsden Hospice $18 98%
Humana $18 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 98%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $18 98%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $18 98%
Node Select Health Mcr Adv $18 98%
Node Va $18 98%
Node Viva Mcr Adv $18 98%
Southern Care Hospice $18 98%
Veterans Eval Services $18 98%
Aetna $19 - $751 103%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $19 103%
Node Eon Mcr Adv $19 103%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $19 103%
Prime Health $19 - $1,048 103%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $23 125%
Ambetter / Centene $28 152%
Self Pay $174 - $261 946%
American Employee Alliance $580 3154%
Multiplan $812 - $914 4415%
Magellan Behavioral $870 4731%
Viva Healthcare $870 4731%
First Health $1,015 - $1,171 5519%
Beech Street $1,059 - $1,525 5759%
Alamed Wc $1,088 5916%
Focus Health $1,110 6036%
Coventry Work Comp Al $1,134 6166%
Work Comp $1,233 6705%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1007 Goodyear Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35903
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals