CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Joplin

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $45
  • Cash Discount Price: $96
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Mercy Hospital Joplin is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $96. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$96

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$45

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: $96 (522%)
Insurance Median: $45 (245%)
Cash: $96 (522% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $45 (245% 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 245% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 145%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $142 82%
Aetna $16 - $22 87%
Humana $16 - $58 87%
Medicaid / KanCare $16 - $30 87%
Medica Contracted [320239] $17 92%
Champva [20065] $18 98%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $18 98%
Cigna $18 - $105 98%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $18 98%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $18 98%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $18 98%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $18 98%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $18 98%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $18 98%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] $18 - $127 98%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $18 98%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $18 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 - $19 98%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $18 98%
Mercy Mgd Behavioral Health Contracted [320259] $18 98%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518] $18 98%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $18 98%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $18 98%
Tricare $18 98%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $18 - $65 98%
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $25 98%
Health Choice Contracted [320166] $23 125%
Healthscope Contracted [320182] $23 125%
Ambetter / Centene $30 163%
Centivo Contracted [320505] $30 163%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $30 163%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $30 163%
Point C Contracted [320238] $35 - $156 190%
Providrs Care Network Contracted [320484] $35 190%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $37 - $111 201%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $37 - $127 201%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $37 201%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $37 - $127 201%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $37 201%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $37 - $113 201%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $37 201%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $37 201%
Benefit Management Contracted [320052] $43 - $84 234%
Health Systems Inc Contracted [320174] $43 - $84 234%
Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465] $43 - $84 234%
Administrative Payor Contracted [320005] $45 - $88 245%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] $58 - $111 315%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] $66 - $127 359%
First Health Contracted [320128] $69 - $133 375%
American Healthcare Alliance Contracted [320020] $71 - $136 386%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $78 - $150 424%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $78 - $150 424%
Usable Contracted [320409] $78 - $150 424%
Point C [20238] $81 - $156 440%
Workers Comp [20426] $81 - $195 440%
Usa Managed Care Org Contracted [320429] $89 - $172 484%
Ppo Plus Contracted [320310] $91 - $176 495%
90 Degree Benefits Contracted [320436] $108 587%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] $108 - $113 587%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO 64804
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals