CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Yuma District Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $92
Cash Discount Price: $101
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Yuma District Hospital is $92. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $101. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 5.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 W 8Th Ave, Yuma, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$101

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$92

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: $101 (549%)

Insurance Median: $92 (500%)

Cash: $101 (549% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $92 (500% 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 500% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 400%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$47 - $170	256%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$47 - $159	256%
Corvel___Plan_	$64 - $139	348%
Friday_Health_Plan___Plan_	$72 - $157	392%
Medicare (plans)	$72 - $157	392%
Rocky_Mountain_Health_Plan___Plan_	$72 - $157	392%
Triwest___Plan_	$72 - $157	392%
Medrisk_Preferred___Plan_	$76 - $166	413%
Three_Rivers___Plan_	$76 - $166	413%
United_Healthcare___Plan_	$79 - $172	430%
Cigna	$81 - $176	440%
Cofinity_Preferred___Plan_	$81 - $176	440%
Uc_Health_Plan___Plan_	$81 - $176	440%
Humana	$82 - $179	446%
Midlands_Choice___Plan_	$82 - $179	446%
Multiplan_Open_Access___Plan_	$82 - $179	446%
Multiplan_Ppo___Plan_	$82 - $179	446%

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 $101.
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 Yuma District Hospital 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.