CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: St Marys Good Samaritan Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $27
  • Cash Discount Price: $61
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at St Marys Good Samaritan Hospital is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $61. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5401 Lake Oconee Parkway, Greensboro, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$61

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$27

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: $61 (332%)
Insurance Median: $27 (147%)
Cash: $61 (332% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $27 (147% 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 $17 - $72 92%
Amerigroup $23 125%
Aetna $24 - $80 131%
Ambetter / Centene $24 - $27 131%
Care Improvement Plus $24 - $27 131%
Caresource $24 - $27 131%
Cigna $24 - $82 131%
Coventry $24 - $75 131%
Eon Health Plan $24 - $27 131%
Humana $24 - $75 131%
Kaiser Permanente $24 - $27 131%
Molina $24 - $27 131%
Pruitthealth Premier $24 - $27 131%
Todays Options Pffs $24 - $27 131%
Todays Options Ppo $24 - $27 131%
UnitedHealthcare $24 - $2,632 131%
Vaccn United $24 - $27 131%
Wellcare $24 - $27 131%
First Health $67 - $75 364%
Phcs $67 - $75 364%
Meritain $71 - $80 386%
Multiplan $76 - $87 413%
Nova $76 - $90 413%
Three Rivers Provider Network $80 - $90 435%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5401 Lake Oconee Parkway, Greensboro, GA 30642
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals