CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Northwest Health - Starke

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $30
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Northwest Health - Starke is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$30

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: $30 (163%)
Insurance Median: $18 (98%)
Cash: $30 (163% 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
Lutheran $6 - $49 33%
Self Pay $6 - $100 33%
Medpartners $7 - $61 38%
Physicians Health Plan $8 - $75 44%
Alpha Baking $9 - $82 49%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $29 54%
Php $12 - $110 65%
Encore $13 - $158 71%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $129 76%
Multiplan Inc $16 - $164 87%
Aetna $17 - $157 92%
Cigna $17 - $151 92%
Tricare $17 92%
Caresource $18 98%
Community Health Alliance $18 - $164 98%
Coventry First Health $18 - $157 98%
Humana $18 98%
Lutheran Network $18 - $160 98%
Managed Health Services $18 - $37 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $18 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 98%
Mhs $18 98%
Node Champva $18 98%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $18 98%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $18 98%
Node Va $18 98%
Sagamore Health Network $18 - $160 98%
In Dept Of Correction $19 103%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $19 103%
Ppom $19 - $171 103%
Us Department Of Labor $23 125%
Indiana Workers Comp $37 201%
Encore Kba Epo $44 239%
Magnacare Ma $44 239%
Encore Kba Ppo $55 299%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN 46534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals