CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Saint Francis Hospital-Evanston

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Saint Francis Hospital-Evanston is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 355 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $18 (98%)
Insurance Median: $18 (98%)
Cash: $18 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (98% 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
Cigna $11 - $76 60%
Aetna $12 - $28 65%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $26 65%
Countycare $12 65%
Humana $12 - $20 65%
Medicaid / KanCare $12 65%
Meridian $13 - $19 71%
Molina $13 - $28 71%
Celtic (Wellcare) $18 98%
Clear Spring Health Of Illinois $18 98%
Devoted Health $18 98%
Essential Health Partners $18 - $21 98%
Illinois Physicians Alliance $18 98%
Longevity Health Plan Of Illinois $18 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 98%
Ravenswood Physicians Associates Ipa $18 98%
Resurrection Physicians Provider Group Ipa $18 - $21 98%
Self-Pay $18 98%
Tricare $18 98%
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $23 98%
Provider Partners Health Plan (Pphp) $19 103%
Zing Health Provider Network $19 103%
Access Community Health Network $22 120%
Imagine Health Network, Inc. $27 147%
Clifton Health Systems $28 152%
Ambetter / Centene $30 163%
Hfn Inc (Healthcare Finest Network) $136 740%
Coventry $139 756%
Workers Comp $139 756%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 355 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals