CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Perry County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $99
  • Cash Discount Price: $177
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Perry County Memorial Hospital is $99. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $177. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 5.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8885 Sr 237, Tell City, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$177

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$99

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: $177 (962%)
Insurance Median: $99 (538%)
Cash: $177 (962% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $99 (538% 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 538% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 438%). 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
Bc 130 $10 - $248 54%
Group Insurance $10 - $310 54%
Nsa $10 - $191 54%
Medicaid / KanCare $18 - $310 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 - $81 98%
Veterans Administration $18 - $310 98%
Workers Compensation $98 - $155 533%
Guarantor Liable $138 - $310 750%
Pcmh Insurnace $154 - $310 837%
Secondary Insurance $157 - $248 854%
UnitedHealthcare $157 - $248 854%
Operating Engineers $167 - $264 908%
Boilermakers Healthcare $171 - $270 930%
Cigna $171 - $270 930%
Great West $171 - $310 930%
Sagxxxx $171 - $270 930%
Champus $197 - $310 1071%
Ngs American, Inc $197 - $310 1071%
Patoka Valley $197 - $310 1071%
Southwire $197 - $310 1071%
Tricare $197 - $310 1071%
Wausau Benefits $197 - $310 1071%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8885 Sr 237, Tell City, IN 47586
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals