CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Adventist Health Bakersfield

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $47
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Adventist Health Bakersfield is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $47. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2615 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$47

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: $47 (256%)
Insurance Median: $21 (114%)
Cash: $47 (256% 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
Blue Shield Epn $2 - $154 11%
Blue Shield Epo/Ppo $2 - $171 11%
Blue Shield Hmo/Pos - All Other Plans $2 - $171 11%
County Of Kern - All Plans $3 - $232 16%
Gem Care- All Plans $3 - $232 16%
Kern Legacy Hp Epo - All Other Plans $3 - $232 16%
Kern Legacy Share Select $3 - $232 16%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $201 16%
Western Growers/Pinnacle- All Plans $3 - $228 16%
First Health/Coventry- All Plans $4 - $278 22%
Interplan- All Plans $4 - $324 22%
Phcs- All Plans $4 - $301 22%
Affiliated Health Funds-All Plans $5 - $370 27%
Beech Street- All Plans $5 - $394 27%
Healthnet Hmo/Pos/Ppo/Epo - All Other Plans $5 - $345 27%
Integrated Health Plan-All Plans $5 - $370 27%
Three Rivers Provider Network- All Plans $5 - $370 27%
Bc Medi-Cal $6 33%
Galaxy Health Network- All Plans $6 - $417 33%
Healthnet Mcal $6 - $25 33%
Kaiser Mcal Ip/Op Only $6 - $21 33%
Kern Health Systems Mcal $6 - $27 33%
Medi-Cal $6 - $21 33%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv $18 98%
Fhcn Pace Mcr Adv - All Plans $18 98%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $18 98%
Kaiser Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only $18 98%
Universal Health Plan Mcare-All Other Plans $18 98%
Amrcn Indian Hlth Proj Mcr Adv - All Plans $22 120%
Network Provdrs Llc Mcare -All Payers $24 131%
Oscar - All Plans $29 158%
Kaiser Comm Hmo Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans $32 174%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans $33 179%
Centivo - All Plans $41 223%
Cigna $67 364%
Aetna $112 609%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $158 - $175 859%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2615 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals