CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $172
Cash Discount Price: $76
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is $172. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $76. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 9.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 W High St, Morris, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$76

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$172

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: $76 (413%)

Insurance Median: $172 (935%)

Cash: $76 (413% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $172 (935% 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 935% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 835%). 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
Choicecare Hum Mcr Ppo	$18	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$18 - $242	98%
Aetna	$19 - $193	103%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$19	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$136 - $151	740%
Cigna	$138 - $236	750%
Caterpillar - All Plans	$141	767%
Capp Care Ppo-Oth	$151	821%
Ambetter / Centene	$220	1196%
Choicecare Hum Othr - All Other Plans	$251	1365%
Multiplan - All Other Plans	$251	1365%
Multiplan Prime Ntwrk	$251	1365%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans	$267	1452%
Hfn All Plans - All Plans	$267	1452%

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 $76.
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 Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers 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.