CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Sierra View Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $9
Cash Discount Price: $8
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Sierra View Medical Center is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 0.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $8 (44%)

Insurance Median: $9 (49%)

Cash: $8 (44% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $9 (49% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Healthnet	$2 - $140	11%
Aetna	$4 - $122	22%
Kaiser	$4 - $131	22%
Healthsmart	$5 - $159	27%
Multiplan	$5 - $159	27%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $169	33%
Blue Shield	$6 - $167	33%
Cigna	$6 - $169	33%
Dignity Health	$16 - $22	87%
Lasalle	$16 - $18	87%
Humana	$18	98%

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 $8.
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 Sierra View Medical Center 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.