CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Doctors Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $367
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Doctors Hospital is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $367. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$367

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $367 (1996%)
Insurance Median: $19 (103%)
Cash: $367 (1996% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (103% 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 $16 - $20 87%
Humana $16 - $18 87%
Aetna $17 - $203 92%
Devoted Health $18 98%
Friday Health $18 98%
Health Net $18 98%
Regency Hospice $18 98%
St Joseph Hospice $18 98%
United $18 - $165 98%
Absolute Total Care $19 - $66 103%
Caresource $19 103%
Clover $19 103%
Coventry $19 103%
Eon Health $19 103%
Georgia Assurance $19 103%
Healthspring $19 103%
Shared Health $19 103%
Wellcare $19 - $74 103%
Health One Alliance $22 120%
Qtc Medical Group $22 120%
Blue Choice $24 131%
Ambetter / Centene $25 136%
Dept Of Community Health $28 152%
Amerigroup $52 283%
Nhc Advantage $70 381%
Pruitt Health $70 381%
Peach State $74 402%
Centurion $102 555%
Americas 1St Choice $103 560%
Medcost $184 - $235 1001%
Kaiser Permanente $201 1093%
Multiplan $220 - $331 1196%
Performax $250 1359%
First Health $276 1501%
Employer'S Health Network $294 1599%
Novanet $331 1800%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals