CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $19
Cash Discount Price: $77
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $77. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$77

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: $77 (419%)

Insurance Median: $19 (103%)

Cash: $77 (419% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Medicare (plans)	$18 - $19	98%
Triwest	$18	98%
Va	$18	98%
Aetna	$19	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$19 - $21	103%
Cigna	$19 - $63	103%
Devoted Health Plan	$19	103%
Essence Healthcare	$19	103%
Humana	$19	103%
Primewell Health Services	$19 - $52	103%
Tribute Health	$19	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$19	103%
Wellcare By Allwell	$19	103%
Wellcare Non	$19	103%
Health Advantage	$21	114%
Ambetter / Centene	$27	147%
Northwest Health Plan	$31	169%
Qualchoice Novasys	$31	169%
Vantos	$31	169%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $77.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84153.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84153.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.