CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: East Morgan County Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $48
  • Cash Discount Price: $39
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at East Morgan County Hospital is $48. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 W Edison St, Brush, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$39

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$48

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: $39 (212%)
Insurance Median: $48 (261%)
Cash: $39 (212% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $48 (261% 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 261% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 161%). 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
Aetna $24 - $65 131%
Banner Health $24 - $30 131%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24 - $142 131%
Clear Spring Health $24 - $30 131%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. $24 - $30 131%
Medica $24 - $58 131%
Medicare (plans) $24 - $30 131%
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp $24 - $30 131%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn $24 - $30 131%
UnitedHealthcare $24 - $65 131%
Longevity $25 - $31 136%
Devoted Health Services $26 - $33 141%
Humana $26 - $32 141%
Assist Health Group $29 - $36 158%
Denver Health Medical Plan $45 - $56 245%
Apostrophe, Inc. $50 - $63 272%
First Choice Health Network $50 - $63 272%
Hue Health, Inc $53 - $66 288%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans $53 - $66 288%
Multiplan $54 - $68 294%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 W Edison St, Brush, CO 80723
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals