CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Western Arizona Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $34
  • Cash Discount Price: $197
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is $34. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $197. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2735 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$197

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$34

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: $197 (1071%)
Insurance Median: $34 (185%)
Cash: $197 (1071% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $34 (185% 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 - $19 71%
Health Direct Partners $18 98%
Humana $18 98%
Laughlin Healthcare $18 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 98%
Node Champva $18 98%
Node Health Choice Mcr Adv $18 98%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $18 98%
Node Triwest $18 98%
Node Va $18 98%
Tricare $18 98%
Veterans Eval Services $18 98%
Aetna $19 - $736 103%
Care1St $19 103%
Healthnet $19 103%
Magellan $19 103%
Mercy Care Mcr Adv $19 103%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $19 103%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $19 103%
Onecare $19 103%
Mercy Care $21 114%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $23 125%
Node Az Complete Health Exchange $31 169%
Node Health Choice Integrated Care $34 185%
UnitedHealthcare $46 - $839 250%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $47 256%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $48 - $239 261%
Self Pay $143 - $251 778%
Cigna $515 2800%
Sierra Health Plan $596 - $716 3241%
Coventry Work Comp Al $716 3893%
Multiplan Primary $763 4149%
Multiplan $823 4475%
Three Rivers $1,014 5514%
First Health Coventry $1,074 5840%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2735 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, AZ 86442
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals