CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $52
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$52

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $52 (283%)
Insurance Median: $30 (163%)
Cash: $52 (283% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (163% 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
Select Health $12 65%
Monarch Health Plan $17 - $49 92%
Seoul Medical Group $17 92%
UnitedHealthcare $17 92%
Aetna $18 98%
Alignment Health $19 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19 - $59 103%
Molina $19 - $30 103%
Central Health $20 109%
La Care $20 109%
Clever Care $22 120%
Healthcare Partners $23 - $50 125%
Cigna $28 - $42 152%
Centivo $41 223%
Blue Shield $162 - $241 881%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals