CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Antelope Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $30
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Antelope Valley Hospital is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $30 (163%)
Insurance Median: $21 (114%)
Cash: $30 (163% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (114% 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
Alignment Healthcare $18 98%
Central Health Plan Of California $18 98%
Citizens Choice Healthplan $18 98%
Health Net Of California $18 - $26 98%
L.A. Care Health Plan $18 98%
Wellcare $18 98%
Brand New Day $19 103%
For Your Benefit $19 103%
Humana $19 103%
Aids Foundation $21 114%
Align Senior Care Ca $21 114%
Champion Health Plan $21 114%
Clever Care Health Plan $22 120%
Ca State Prison $24 131%
Oscar Hp/Providence Health Network $28 152%
Blue Shield $33 179%
Aetna $45 245%
Cigna $86 468%
Blue Shield Of California $550 2991%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA 93534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals