CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $37
  • Cash Discount Price: $26
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Boulder Community Health is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$37

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: $26 (141%)
Insurance Median: $37 (201%)
Cash: $26 (141% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $37 (201% 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 201% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 101%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $19 38%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $60 44%
Humana $13 - $18 71%
Aetna $14 - $87 76%
Health Spring $15 82%
Medicare (plans) $15 - $38 82%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $15 - $40 82%
Select Health Value Network $15 - $43 82%
Devoted Health $16 - $40 87%
Clear Spring $19 103%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $19 103%
Cigna $21 - $80 114%
Multiplan $28 - $70 152%
Phcs $28 - $70 152%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Private Plan $28 - $70 152%
Integrated Health Plans Bch $30 - $75 163%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Behavioral Health $34 - $85 185%
Mines And Associates $34 - $85 185%
Three Rivers Provider Network $34 - $85 185%
Zelis (Profee) $34 - $85 185%
Kaiser Public Option $35 190%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Community Medical Associates $36 - $90 196%
National Preferred Provider Network $36 - $90 196%
Rockport Healthcare Group Community Medical Associates $36 - $90 196%
Usa $36 - $90 196%
Rockport Healthcare Group Bch $37 - $93 201%
Health Management Network Bch Community Medical Associates $38 - $96 207%
Health Management Network Community Medical Associates $38 - $96 207%
Health Payors Organization $38 - $95 207%
National Provider Network $39 - $97 212%
Kaiser $43 234%
Kaiser Ppo $43 234%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals