CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Gunnison Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $133
Cash Discount Price: $134
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Gunnison Valley Hospital is $133. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $134. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 7.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 711 N Taylor St, Gunnison, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$134

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$133

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: $134 (729%)

Insurance Median: $133 (723%)

Cash: $134 (729% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $133 (723% 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 723% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 623%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Medicaid / KanCare	$14	76%
Medicare (plans)	$72 - $83	392%
Gunnison County Coroner Op Only	$75 - $87	408%
Gunnison County Sheriff Op & Profee Only	$75 - $87	408%
Ebms Hdhp	$88 - $102	479%
Tetwp Op & Profee Only-All Plans	$88 - $102	479%
U Of Co Transplant-All Plans	$88 - $102	479%
Ebms Ppo Plan-All Other Plans	$103 - $119	560%
Gunnison County Employees-All Other Plans	$117 - $136	636%
Scottish Rites-All Plans	$117 - $136	636%
Elap Employers-All Plans	$125 - $144	680%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$128 - $149	696%
Apostrophe-All Plans	$132 - $153	718%
Multiplan-All Plans	$136 - $158	740%
Rocky Mountain Health-All Plans	$139 - $162	756%
UnitedHealthcare	$139 - $162	756%
Aetna	$141 - $163	767%
Cofinity-All Plans	$141 - $163	767%
Cigna	$144 - $167	783%

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 $134.
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 Gunnison Valley 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.