CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Grady Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $29
  • Cash Discount Price: $343
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Grady Memorial Hospital is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $343. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 80 Jesse Hill, Jr Drive Se, Atlanta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$343

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$29

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: $343 (1865%)
Insurance Median: $29 (158%)
Cash: $343 (1865% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $29 (158% 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
Aetna $18 - $153 98%
Ambetter / Centene $18 - $51 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $274 98%
Cigna $18 - $203 98%
Humana $18 98%
Kaiser $18 - $260 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 98%
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $247 98%
Vaccn $18 98%
Wellcare $18 98%
Clear Spring Health $19 103%
Clover $19 103%
Usp Naphcare $20 - $206 109%
Amerigroup $23 - $56 125%
Caresource $23 - $51 125%
Peach State $23 - $51 125%
Oscar Health $26 - $223 141%
Multiplan $264 1436%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 80 Jesse Hill, Jr Drive Se, Atlanta, GA 30303
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals