CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Fairview Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $108
  • Cash Discount Price: $159
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Fairview Hospital is $108. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $159. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 5.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 29 Lewis Avenue, Great Barrington, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$159

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$108

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: $159 (865%)
Insurance Median: $108 (587%)
Cash: $159 (865% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $108 (587% 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 587% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 487%). 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
Health New England $16 - $117 87%
Medicaid / KanCare $16 - $18 87%
Bmchnp $17 - $19 92%
Aetna $18 - $126 98%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan $18 - $151 98%
Hospice $18 - $65 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 - $64 98%
Other Government $18 - $65 98%
Point32Health $18 - $159 98%
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $144 98%
Fallon $19 - $74 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $21 - $142 114%
Commcare Alliance $22 - $64 120%
Comm Fallon Qhp $28 - $103 152%
Unicare $48 - $109 261%
Workers Comp $107 582%
Allways Nhp $108 587%
Comm Hne Hmo $110 - $126 598%
Comm Hne Ppo $117 - $126 636%
Cigna $151 - $156 821%
Mvp $151 821%
Oxford $151 821%
First Health $156 - $159 848%
Connecticare $159 865%
Consolidated Health Plans $159 865%
Other Commercial $159 865%
Phcs $159 865%
Self Pay $159 865%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 29 Lewis Avenue, Great Barrington, MA 01230
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals