CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Huntington Beach Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Huntington Beach Hospital is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17772 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $18 (98%)
Insurance Median: $19 (103%)
Cash: $18 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (103% 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 Of Va $18 98%
Health Net Of Ca $18 - $27 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 98%
Molina $18 - $19 98%
Renal Payer Solutions $18 98%
Tricare $18 98%
Verda Healthplan $18 98%
Brand New Day $19 - $28 103%
Caloptima $19 103%
County Of Orange (Msn) $19 103%
Imperial Health Plan $19 103%
Traditional Medi-Cal $19 103%
Ca Foundation For Medical Care $24 131%
Coventry Workers Compensation $24 131%
Workers Compensation $24 131%
Employer Direct Healthcare $26 141%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 17772 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals