CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: University of California Davis Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $27
Cash Discount Price: $34
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at University of California Davis Medical Center is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2315 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$34

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$27

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: $34 (185%)

Insurance Median: $27 (147%)

Cash: $34 (185% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $27 (147% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Adventist	$18	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18 - $27	98%
Dignity/Chw	$18	98%
Generic	$18	98%
Healthnet	$18 - $56	98%
Blue Shield Senior	$19	103%
Healthnet Senior	$19	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$19 - $98	103%
San Joaquin Health Plan Gmc	$20	109%
Carpenters H&W	$27	147%
Cement Masons Trust Fund	$27	147%
Delta	$27	147%
Healthcomp	$27	147%
Ironworkers	$27	147%
Joint Benefit Trust	$27	147%
Laborers Health And Welfare	$27	147%
Operating Engrs Health Welfare	$27	147%
Sierra Pacific Industries	$27	147%
Western Growers	$27	147%

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 $34.
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 University of California Davis 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.