CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Womans Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $89
Cash Discount Price: $113
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Womans Hospital is $89. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $113. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 4.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Woman's Way, Baton Rouge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$113

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$89

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: $113 (614%)

Insurance Median: $89 (484%)

Cash: $113 (614% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $89 (484% 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 484% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 384%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$18 - $90	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $89	141%
Webtpa [100127]	$68 - $89	370%
Fmolhs Employees [100257]	$79	430%
La Women'S Healthcare [100265]	$89	484%
Verity [100266]	$89	484%
Aetna	$90 - $106	489%
Cigna	$90 - $94	489%
Coventry [100010]	$90	489%
Ppo Plus [100259]	$90	489%
Beech Street [100260]	$96	522%
Multiplan [100258]	$99	538%
Private Health [100261]	$99	538%
Humana	$106	576%
Meritain [100063]	$106	576%

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 $113.
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 Womans 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.