CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Johnson Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $39
  • Cash Discount Price: $69
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Johnson Memorial Hospital is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $69. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Chestnut Hill Road, Stafford Springs, CT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$69

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$39

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: $69 (375%)
Insurance Median: $39 (212%)
Cash: $69 (375% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $39 (212% 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 212% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 112%). 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 $18 - $37 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $39 98%
Cca Senior Care Options $18 98%
Geha $18 98%
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare $18 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 - $19 98%
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $126 98%
Cigna $19 - $105 103%
Centivo $23 125%
Fallon Health $24 131%
Connecticare $31 - $34 169%
1199 National Benefit Fund $37 201%
Allied Benefit Systems $37 201%
Gravie Admin Services $37 201%
Hap $37 201%
Luminare Health $37 201%
Meritain $37 201%
Nippon Life Ins $37 201%
Webtpa $37 201%
Bcn Domestic $39 212%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $39 212%
Blue Care Network $39 212%
Blue Distinction Transplant $39 212%
Blue Shield - Ca $39 212%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $39 212%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $39 212%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $39 212%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $39 212%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $39 212%
Claimdoc $39 212%
Diversified Administrators $39 212%
Health Choices $39 212%
Innovative Health Plan Ii $39 212%
Kaiser Domestic $39 212%
Pre-Employment $39 212%
Unicare $39 212%
Wc Domestic $39 212%
Wellpoint $39 212%
Connecticut Dept Of Correction $42 228%
Health New England $82 446%
Prime Health Services $101 549%
Allegiance $105 571%
Allied National Global Care $105 571%
Asrm - Reliance Standard Life Insurance $105 571%
Christian Care Ministry $105 571%
Dean Health $105 571%
Family Life Insurance Company $105 571%
Ghc Scw $105 571%
Health Partners $105 571%
International Benefit Administrators $105 571%
Lifetime Benefit Solutions $105 571%
Magnacare $105 571%
Manhattan Life $105 571%
Medi Share $105 571%
Multiplan $105 571%
Mvp $105 571%
Pai $105 571%
Pan-American Life $105 571%
Paramount Hmo $105 571%
Phcs $105 571%
Trinity Health Share $105 571%
Health Smart $107 582%
United Behavioral Health Eap $126 685%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 Chestnut Hill Road, Stafford Springs, CT 06076
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals