CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $102
  • Cash Discount Price: $159
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation is $102. 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 5.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 71 Hospital Avenue, North Adams, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$159

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$102

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: $102 (555%)
Cash: $159 (865% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $102 (555% 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 555% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 455%). 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
Mcd Masshealth $16 87%
Mcd New York $16 87%
Mcd Out Of State $16 87%
Mcdmanaged Cdphp $16 87%
Mcdmanaged Hne Mcdaco $16 87%
Medicaid / KanCare $16 - $74 87%
Mcdmanaged Bmchnp $17 - $19 92%
Comm Hospice $18 - $39 98%
Mcdmanaged Network $18 - $95 98%
Mcr Miscellaneous $18 - $39 98%
Mcrmanaged Usa Family $18 - $39 98%
Mcrmanaged Va $18 - $39 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 - $39 98%
Oth United Vaccn $18 - $39 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $21 - $142 114%
Mcrmanaged Cca One Care $21 - $38 114%
Aetna $22 - $126 120%
Tricare $22 120%
Comm Fallon Qhp $28 - $95 152%
Comm Unicare $48 - $109 261%
Comm Network Qhpsub $95 - $101 517%
Wc Workers Comp $102 555%
Comm Network Qhpnonsub $107 - $120 582%
Comm Nhp $108 587%
Comm Hne Hmo $110 - $126 598%
Comm Hne $113 - $117 614%
Comm Hne Ppo $117 - $126 636%
Comm Tufts $133 723%
UnitedHealthcare $144 783%
Cigna $151 - $156 821%
Comm Cdphp $151 821%
Comm Mvp $151 821%
Comm Oxford $151 821%
Comm First Health $156 - $159 848%
Comm Connecticare $159 865%
Comm Consolidated Health $159 865%
Comm Harvard $159 865%
Comm Other $159 865%
Comm Phcs $159 865%
Comm Self Pay $159 865%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 71 Hospital Avenue, North Adams, MA 01247
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Federal
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals