CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Murray-Calloway County Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $148
  • Cash Discount Price: $206
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Murray-Calloway County Hospital is $148. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $206. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 8.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 803 Poplar Street, Murray, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$206

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$148

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: $206 (1120%)
Insurance Median: $148 (805%)
Cash: $206 (1120% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $148 (805% 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 805% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 705%). 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
Aetna $18 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $268 98%
Bluegrass - All Plans $18 98%
Humana $18 - $262 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $18 98%
Passport Health - All Plans $18 98%
Tricare $18 98%
Triwest - All Plans $18 98%
Wellcare Mcr Adv $19 103%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc $21 114%
Medben Mcch Employees $31 169%
Ambetter / Centene $36 196%
Coventry Cares Of Ky - All Plans $45 - $71 245%
Occunet - All Plans $45 - $71 245%
Health Cost Solutions - All Plans $46 250%
UnitedHealthcare $126 - $199 685%
Medben City Of Murray - All Other Plans $148 - $233 805%
Center Care - All Plans $178 - $279 968%
Three Rivers - All Plans $198 - $310 1077%
First Health - All Plans $222 - $349 1207%
Healthsmart - All Plans $222 - $349 1207%
Multiplan - All Plans $222 - $349 1207%
Corvel Corporation - All Plans $247 - $388 1343%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 803 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 42071
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals