CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Norton Scott Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $52
Cash Discount Price: $42
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.83x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Norton Scott Hospital is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $42. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1451 N Gardner St, Scottsburg, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$42

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$52

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: $42 (228%)

Insurance Median: $52 (283%)

Cash: $42 (228% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $52 (283% 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 283% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 183%). 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

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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 - $124	87%
Caresource Indiana Healthy Indiana Plan (Hip)	$18	98%
Caresource Indiana Just4Me	$18	98%
Managed Health Services (Mhs)	$18 - $51	98%
Managed Health Services (Mhs) Hoosier Care Connect	$18	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$18 - $126	98%
Caresource Indiana Hoosier Healthwise (Hhw)	$19	103%
Mdwise Hoosier Healthwise (Hhw)	$19	103%
Molina Healthcare	$19	103%
Managed Health Services (Mhs) Healthy Indiana Plan (Hip)	$51	277%
Mdwise Healthy Indiana Plan (Hip)	$51	277%
Communicare Advantage	$52	283%
Aetna	$134	729%
Multiplan	$170 - $180	924%
Cigna	$180	979%
Encore Health Network	$180	979%
Prime Health	$180	979%
Ppom	$187	1017%
Intercommunity Health Network (Ihn)	$191	1039%

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 $42.
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 Norton Scott Hospital 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.