CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $20
Cash Discount Price: $64
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $64. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$64

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$20

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: $64 (348%)

Insurance Median: $20 (109%)

Cash: $64 (348% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $20 (109% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$11 - $19	60%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18	98%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded	$18	98%
Aetna	$19 - $37	103%
Amerivantage	$19	103%
Molina	$19	103%
Medica Exchange Inspire	$21	114%
Cigna	$24 - $35	131%
Medica Exchange Insure	$24	131%
Health Partners Open Network	$29 - $36	158%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $64.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84153.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84153.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.