CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Flagstaff Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $93
  • Cash Discount Price: $71
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Flagstaff Medical Center is $93. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $71. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 5.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$71

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$93

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: $71 (386%)
Insurance Median: $93 (506%)
Cash: $71 (386% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $93 (506% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 506% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 406%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $18 - $146 98%
Devoted $18 - $19 98%
Fmc 30/70 $18 98%
Fmc Ihs $18 98%
Health Choice $18 - $35 98%
Health Net Federal $18 98%
Humana $18 - $163 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 98%
Mercy Care Advantage $18 98%
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Northern Arizona $18 98%
Snf Fmc $18 98%
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $159 98%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $18 - $21 98%
Va Pccc Triwest $18 98%
Wellcare $18 98%
Wellcare By Allwell $18 98%
Ahcccs $19 103%
Ahcccs Other $19 103%
Carefirst $19 103%
Fmc Jail $19 103%
Health Choice Arizona $19 103%
Health Choice Integrated Care $19 103%
Health Net Of Arizona $19 103%
Mercy Care $19 103%
Mercy Care Rhba $19 103%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $19 103%
Ambetter / Centene $21 114%
Pnoa $27 147%
Naphcare $32 - $37 174%
Self Pay $58 - $172 315%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $58 - $86 315%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $68 - $126 370%
Workers Comp $75 - $111 408%
Copperpoint $85 - $126 462%
Nau Athletic Department $93 - $137 506%
Cigna $104 - $154 566%
Fmc 90/10 $104 - $154 566%
Rural Arizona Network Multiplan $104 - $154 566%
United Behavioral Health $116 - $172 631%
Auto Insurance $5,000 27189%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals