CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $31
  • Cash Discount Price: $81
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Tift Regional Medical Center is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $81. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$81

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$31

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: $81 (440%)
Insurance Median: $31 (169%)
Cash: $81 (440% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $31 (169% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $320 16%
Humana $4 - $160 22%
Self Pay 50 $4 - $160 22%
Va Contract $7 - $14 38%
Aetna $8 - $276 44%
Cigna $8 - $292 44%
Misc Commercial Insurance Plans $8 - $288 44%
Self Pay $8 - $288 44%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $270 44%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange $9 - $28 49%
Clover Health $9 - $18 49%
Health One Alliance $9 - $27 49%
Hospice $9 - $18 49%
Medicare (plans) $9 - $18 49%
Misc Non Contracted Commercial Plans $9 - $320 49%
Tricare $9 - $16 49%
Wellcare $9 - $27 49%
Zelis Network Solutions $9 - $37 49%
Pruitt Health Premier $10 - $20 54%
Peach State Health Plan $13 71%
Amerigroup $26 141%
Medicaid / KanCare $26 141%
Peachstate $27 147%
Caresource $28 152%
Ga Workers Comp $32 174%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals