CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $43
  • Cash Discount Price: $605
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Research Medical Center is $43. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $605. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$605

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$43

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: $605 (3290%)
Insurance Median: $43 (234%)
Cash: $605 (3290% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $43 (234% 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 234% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 134%). 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
Cigna $9 - $302 49%
Aetna $17 - $309 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $236 98%
Coventry $18 - $243 98%
Devoted Health $18 98%
Humana $18 - $393 98%
Triwest Health Alliance $18 98%
United $18 - $272 98%
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $605 98%
Amerigroup $19 103%
Celtic $19 103%
Healthyblue $19 103%
Medicaid / KanCare $19 103%
Unicare $19 103%
Wellcare $19 103%
Pyramid Life $20 109%
Home State Health Plan $22 120%
Oscar $28 152%
Multiplan $33 - $448 179%
Corvel Corporation $39 - $393 212%
Oha Network $40 - $302 218%
Ambetter / Centene $113 614%
Nhc Advantage $115 625%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $121 658%
Universal Healthcare $212 1153%
Coventry Kc Mo $248 1349%
College Park Family Care Center $260 1414%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $290 - $302 1577%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $454 2469%
Cco, Inc. $484 2632%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $484 2632%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals