CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Monroe County Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $99
Cash Discount Price: $129
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Monroe County Hospital is $99. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $129. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 5.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6580 165Th Street, Albia, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$129

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$99

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: $129 (701%)

Insurance Median: $99 (538%)

Cash: $129 (701% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $99 (538% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 538% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 438%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Va Ccn - All Plans	$4 - $61	22%
Amerigroup Mcare	$8 - $140	44%
Humana	$8 - $140	44%
Mahp Mcare - All Plans	$8 - $139	44%
Tricare	$8 - $139	44%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $314	44%
Wellmark Mcare	$8 - $140	44%
Aetna	$9 - $310	49%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Other Plans	$10 - $170	54%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid - All Plans	$10 - $165	54%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$10 - $167	54%
Centivo - All Plans	$13 - $208	71%
Midlands Choice - All Plans	$14 - $231	76%
Wellmark Hmo	$14	76%
Preferred Hlth - All Plans	$15 - $248	82%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$15	82%
Geha - All Plans	$16 - $264	87%
Multiplan - All Plans	$18 - $297	98%
Integrated Hp - All Plans	$19 - $320	103%

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 $129.
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 Monroe County Hospital 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.