CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: University Hospital and Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $93
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,085
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at University Hospital and Medical Center is $93. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,085. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 5.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7201 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,085

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$93

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: $1,085 (5900%)
Insurance Median: $93 (506%)
Cash: $1,085 (5900% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $93 (506% 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 506% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 406%). 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
Careplus Sfl $18 98%
Devoted Health $18 98%
Humana $18 - $369 98%
Ndms Definitive Care $18 98%
United $18 - $488 98%
United Behavioral Health $18 98%
Veterans Evaluation Services $18 98%
Wellmed $18 98%
Aetna $19 - $326 103%
American Health Plan $19 103%
Avmed $19 - $543 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19 103%
Oscar $19 - $26 103%
Prominence Healthfirst $19 103%
Sunshine State $19 - $20 103%
Align $20 109%
Centurion $20 109%
Cigna $20 109%
Doctors Healthcare Plan $20 109%
Florida Complete Care $20 109%
Gold Kidney $21 114%
Amerihealth Caritas $22 - $28 120%
Longevity Health Plan $22 120%
Simply Healthcare $23 125%
Solis Health Plan $27 147%
Freedom Health $93 - $174 506%
Optimum $93 506%
Simply Healthcare Plans $141 767%
Corvel Corporation $164 892%
Careworks (Rockport) $167 908%
Prime Health $167 908%
Molina $206 - $293 1120%
Health Sun Health Plan $231 1256%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan) $250 1359%
United Ppo $257 1397%
Sunshine State Health Plan $287 1561%
Plotkin Health $543 2953%
Prime Health Sherriff $543 2953%
Medica Healthcare $629 3420%
Multiplan $814 - $922 4426%
Evernorth Bh $868 4720%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7201 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33321
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals