CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $70
  • Cash Discount Price: $340
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.81x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is $70. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $340. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 3.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 449 W 23Rd St, Panama City, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$340

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$70

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: $340 (1849%)
Insurance Median: $70 (381%)
Cash: $340 (1849% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $70 (381% 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 381% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 281%). 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 - $178 92%
Hospice Big Bend $18 98%
Ndms Definitive Care $18 98%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $18 98%
United $18 - $211 98%
Veterans Evaluation Services $18 98%
Wellmed $18 98%
Aetna $19 - $141 103%
American Health Plan $19 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19 103%
Sunshine State $19 103%
Wellcare $19 103%
Align Senior Care $20 109%
Centurion $20 109%
Clear Spring Health $20 109%
Florida Complete Care $20 109%
Gold Kidney Of Florida $20 109%
Healthspring Of Florida $20 109%
Ultimate Health Plan $21 114%
Longevity Health Plan $22 120%
Oscar $25 136%
Simply Healthcare $29 158%
Simply $32 - $72 174%
Molina Healthcare $40 - $150 218%
Avmed $51 - $234 277%
Sunshine State Health Plan $54 - $120 294%
Plotkin Health $105 - $234 571%
Prime Health Sheriff $105 - $234 571%
Corvel Corporation $139 756%
Prime Health $142 772%
Careworks (Rockport Community) $146 794%
Multiplan $164 - $399 892%
Ppo Next $179 - $399 973%
Novanet $190 - $422 1033%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 449 W 23Rd St, Panama City, FL 32405
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals