CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Kossuth Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $152
  • Cash Discount Price: $160
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Kossuth Regional Health Center is $152. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $160. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 8.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$160

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$152

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: $160 (870%)
Insurance Median: $152 (827%)
Cash: $160 (870% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $152 (827% 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 827% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 727%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $13 - $14 71%
Mercy One - All Plans $76 413%
Va Ccn - All Plans $76 413%
Humana $77 419%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $78 424%
UnitedHealthcare $78 - $152 424%
Health Partners New Bus - All Other Plans $140 761%
Midlands Choice - All Plans $140 761%
Medical Associates - All Plans $170 924%
Preferred Health - All Plans $170 924%
Aetna $186 - $194 1011%
Multiplan - All Plans $190 1033%
Health Partners Exisiting Bus $194 1055%
Molina Mcaid/Chip - All Plans $205 1115%
Amerigroup Mcaid $208 1131%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA 50511
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals