CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $151
  • Cash Discount Price: $143
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is $151. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $143. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 8.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Rush Dr, Salida, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$143

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$151

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: $143 (778%)
Insurance Median: $151 (821%)
Cash: $143 (778% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $151 (821% 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 821% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 721%). 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
Humana $17 - $62 92%
Kasier Mcr Adv $17 - $62 92%
Medicare (plans) $17 - $62 92%
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $180 92%
Friday Health Plan Of Co-All Plans $47 - $168 256%
Aetna $49 - $178 266%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $49 - $178 266%
Cigna $49 - $178 266%
Kaiser-All Other Plans $49 - $178 266%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan-All Plans $49 - $178 266%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Rush Dr, Salida, CO 81201
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals