CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Hospital, Inc.

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $51
Cash Discount Price: $88
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.77x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Hospital, Inc. is $51. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $88. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12902 Magnolia Dr, Tampa, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$88

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$51

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: $88 (479%)

Insurance Median: $51 (277%)

Cash: $88 (479% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $51 (277% 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 277% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 177%). 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

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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
Simply	$4	22%
United Hc	$4 - $279	22%
Aetna	$13 - $153	71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $210	76%
Health First	$14 - $153	76%
Molina	$14 - $55	76%
Baycare	$15 - $56	82%
Careplus	$15 - $56	82%
Devoted	$15 - $59	82%
Cigna	$16 - $167	87%
Humana	$18 - $181	98%
Freedom Health	$20	109%
Optimum	$20	109%
Evolutions	$22 - $223	120%
Avmed	$26 - $167	141%
Multiplan	$29 - $223	158%
Emerging Therapies	$44 - $167	239%
UnitedHealthcare	$44 - $167	239%
First Health	$55 - $209	299%

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 $88.
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 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Hospital, Inc. 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.