CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: HCA Healthone Presbyterian St Luke's

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $45
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,001
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at HCA Healthone Presbyterian St Luke's is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,001. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1719 E 19Th Ave, Denver, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,001

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$45

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: $1,001 (5443%)
Insurance Median: $45 (245%)
Cash: $1,001 (5443% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $45 (245% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 245% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 145%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Cigna $12 - $640 65%
UnitedHealthcare $16 87%
Aetna $18 - $528 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $740 98%
Bright Health $18 - $300 98%
Devoted Health $18 98%
Humana $18 98%
Kaiser National Transplant $18 - $480 98%
Mutual Of Omaha $18 98%
Rocky Mountain Health $18 98%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $18 98%
Total Longterm Care $18 98%
Triwest Health Alliance $18 98%
United $18 - $450 98%
Delaware Life Insurance $19 103%
Innovage Pace $19 103%
Kaiser $19 - $260 103%
Wellcare $19 103%
Vail Health $152 827%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $480 - $640 2610%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs $510 2773%
Western Plains Community Health $650 3535%
Multiplan $700 - $900 3806%
Northcare $700 3806%
Physician Health Partners $700 3806%
Pinnacol Workers Comp $750 4078%
Medical Development International $800 4350%
Prime Health $900 4894%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1719 E 19Th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals