CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at College Medical Center is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $19 (103%)
Insurance Median: $18 (98%)
Cash: $19 (103% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (98% 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
Davita Healthplan $13 - $29 71%
Healthcare Partners $13 - $29 71%
Value Options $13 - $29 71%
Accountable Healthcare Ipa $15 - $18 82%
Imperial Health Plan $15 82%
Kaiser $15 - $35 82%
Altamed $16 - $18 87%
Benevolence Healthcare $16 - $18 87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $2,969 87%
Blue Shield $16 - $92 87%
Brand New Day $16 - $18 87%
Care First $16 - $18 87%
Cigna $16 87%
Health Net $16 - $38 87%
Heritage Provider Network $16 - $26 87%
La Care $16 - $20 87%
Molina Healthcare $16 - $18 87%
Synermed $16 - $26 87%
Aetna $18 - $26 98%
Caremore $18 98%
Central Health Plan $18 98%
Easy Choice $18 98%
Prospect $18 98%
Multiplan $21 - $50 114%
Three Rivers Provider Network $25 136%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals