CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Children's Hospital Colorado

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $68
  • Cash Discount Price: $71
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.70x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Children's Hospital Colorado is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $71. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 3.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 13123 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$71

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$68

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: $71 (386%)
Insurance Median: $68 (370%)
Cash: $71 (386% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $68 (370% 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 370% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 270%). 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
Ccha Behavioral Health $6 - $16 33%
Integrated Health Plan $9 - $23 49%
Kaiser $21 - $114 114%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan Behavioral Health $24 - $62 131%
Carelon Behavioral Health $27 - $109 147%
Denver Health Medical Plan $27 - $117 147%
UnitedHealthcare $28 - $78 152%
Presbyterian Health Plan $29 - $89 158%
Colorado Access $30 - $76 163%
Colorado Access Behavioral Health $30 - $76 163%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $32 - $117 174%
Molina Healthcare Of Nebraska $34 - $86 185%
Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico $34 - $86 185%
Peak Health Alliance/Ebms $34 - $94 185%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $34 - $101 185%
Healthy Blue Of Nebraska $35 - $90 190%
Humana $37 - $109 201%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $40 - $101 218%
Interlink National $40 - $117 218%
Centivo $42 - $108 228%
Select Health $43 - $109 234%
Uchealth Plan Administrators $43 - $109 234%
Cigna $44 - $113 239%
Aetna $45 - $125 245%
Department Of Corrections $48 - $122 261%
Comppsych Behavioral Health $52 - $133 283%
First Choice Health $52 - $133 283%
Midlands Choice $52 - $133 283%
Multiplan $52 - $134 283%
National Preferred Provider Network $52 - $133 283%
Cofinity $55 - $140 299%
First Choice Of The Midwest $55 - $140 299%
Usa Managed Care Organization $55 - $140 299%
First Health Network $56 - $144 305%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 13123 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens