CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Cass County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $63
  • Cash Discount Price: $103
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Cass County Memorial Hospital is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $103. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 3.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 East Tenth Street, Atlantic, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$103

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$63

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: $103 (560%)
Insurance Median: $63 (343%)
Cash: $103 (560% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $63 (343% 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 343% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 243%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $62 98%
Midlands Choice Medica Mcr $29 158%
Triwest - All Plans $60 326%
Aetna $62 - $140 337%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $62 337%
Medica Mcr Adv $62 337%
Tricare $62 337%
Va Ccn - All Plans $62 337%
Wellmark Mcr Adv $62 337%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid $63 343%
Iowa Total Care Mcr $63 343%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans $63 343%
American Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans $64 348%
Medicaid / KanCare $64 348%
Wellmark Hmo $65 353%
Iowa Total Care Comm - All Other Plans $68 370%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans $71 386%
Midlands Choice New Bus $96 522%
Medica Comm - All Other Plans $129 701%
Midlands Choice Pho (Ppo) - All Other Plans $132 718%
Multiplan - All Plans $140 761%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1501 East Tenth Street, Atlantic, IA 50022
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals