CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Salem Memorial District Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $22
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Salem Memorial District Hospital is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $22. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in Po Box 774, Salem, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$22

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $22 (120%)
Insurance Median: $23 (125%)
Cash: $22 (120% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (125% 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.

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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
Aetna $5 - $175 27%
Ambetter / Centene $5 - $66 27%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $185 27%
Humana $5 - $165 27%
Tricare $5 - $66 27%
Triwest $5 - $66 27%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $66 27%
Veteran'S Affairs $5 - $66 27%
Healthlink $10 - $126 54%
First Health $12 - $155 65%
Mercy - C.B. Management Company/Joplin Supply Company $12 - $155 65%
Mercy - City Of Springfield $12 - $155 65%
Mercy - Clayco $12 - $155 65%
Mercy - Commerce Bank $12 - $155 65%
Mercy - Diversified Plastics $12 - $155 65%
Mercy - Employers Benefit Alliance $12 - $155 65%
Mercy - Evolutions $12 - $155 65%
Mercy - Fabick Cat $12 - $155 65%
Mercy - Firsthealth Network $12 - $155 65%
Mercy - Health Management Network $12 - $155 65%
Mercy - Health Systems Inc $12 - $155 65%
Mercy - Liberty Utilities/Empire District Electric $12 - $155 65%
Mercy - Life Church $12 - $155 65%
Mercy - Missouri State University $12 - $155 65%
Mercy - Prime Health Services $12 - $155 65%
Mercy - Quiktrip Corporation $12 - $155 65%
Mercy - Shinesolar $12 - $155 65%
Mercy - Springfield Public Schools $12 - $155 65%
Mercy - Springfield Remanufacturing $12 - $155 65%
Mercy - Sumnerone $12 - $155 65%
Mercy - Trailiner $12 - $155 65%
Mercy - Walmart Mercy Accountable Care Plan $12 - $155 65%
Mercy-American Healthcare Alliance $12 - $155 65%
Phcs $12 - $165 65%
Cigna $13 - $165 71%
Mercy - Compresults $14 - $175 76%
Mercy - Corvel Corporation $14 - $175 76%
Mercy - Novasys $14 - $175 76%
Mercy - Scurlock Industries $14 - $175 76%
Mercy - Usa Managed Care Organization $14 - $175 76%
Right Choice-Alliance $14 - $185 76%
Right Choice-Regular $15 - $188 82%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Po Box 774, Salem, MO 65560
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals