CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Mease Dunedin Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $40
Cash Discount Price: $31
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Mease Dunedin Hospital is $40. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 Main St, Dunedin, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$40

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: $31 (169%)

Insurance Median: $40 (218%)

Cash: $31 (169% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $40 (218% 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 218% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 118%). 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
Clear Health Alliance	$6	33%
Freedom Health	$6	33%
Humana	$6 - $23	33%
Molina Healthcare	$6	33%
Simply Healthcare	$6 - $39	33%
Sunshine Health	$6	33%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $194	33%
Aetna	$7 - $175	38%
Florida Community Care	$7	38%
Molina	$7 - $127	38%
Freedom	$8 - $43	44%
Optimum	$8 - $43	44%
Careplus	$9 - $49	49%
Avmed	$12 - $155	65%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12 - $215	65%
Ultimate Health Plan	$12 - $64	65%
Baycareplus	$18	98%
Evolutions	$20 - $200	109%
Solis Health	$20	109%
Cigna	$21 - $215	114%
Wellcare	$26	141%
First Health	$34 - $183	185%
Multiplan	$36 - $194	196%
Ambetter / Centene	$40 - $215	218%
United Behavioral Health	$40 - $215	218%

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 $31.
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 Mease Dunedin 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.