CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Memorial Satilla Health

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $308
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Memorial Satilla Health is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $308. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Tebeau Street, Waycross, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$308

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $308 (1675%)
Insurance Median: $22 (120%)
Cash: $308 (1675% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (120% 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.

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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 $16 - $18 87%
Aetna $17 - $190 92%
Devoted Health $18 98%
Friday Health $18 98%
United $18 - $155 98%
United Behavioral Health $18 98%
Ambetter / Centene $19 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19 - $22 103%
Caresource $19 103%
Clover $19 103%
Eon Health $19 103%
Georgia Assurance $19 103%
Healthspring $19 103%
Shared Health $19 103%
Wellcare $19 - $69 103%
Health One Alliance $22 120%
Amerigroup $36 - $46 196%
Nhc Advantage $51 - $66 277%
Pruitt Health $51 - $66 277%
Peach State $54 - $69 294%
Centurion $75 - $96 408%
Value Option $135 - $173 734%
Multiplan $182 - $232 990%
Cigna $216 - $276 1175%
Novanet $243 - $311 1321%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1900 Tebeau Street, Waycross, GA 31501
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals