CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Franciscan Health Michigan City

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $183
Cash Discount Price: $64
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Franciscan Health Michigan City is $183. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $64. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 9.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3500 Franciscan Way, Michigan City, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$64

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$183

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: $64 (348%)

Insurance Median: $183 (995%)

Cash: $64 (348% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $183 (995% 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 995% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 895%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$16 - $153	87%
Mdwise [1175]	$18	98%
Medicaid / KanCare	$18 - $22	98%
Medicare (plans)	$18	98%
Unicare [1150]	$18	98%
Managed Health Services [1302]	$21	114%
Aetna	$31 - $55	169%
Managed Care [2000]	$31 - $275	169%
Workers Comp [1172]	$37	201%
Commercial [2001]	$83 - $306	451%
Cigna	$131 - $214	712%
United Medical Resources [1158]	$183	995%
United Medical Resources [1301]	$183 - $204	995%
UnitedHealthcare	$183 - $204	995%
Great West Insurance [1055]	$185	1006%

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 $64.
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 Franciscan Health Michigan City 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.