CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Memorial Hospital Biloxi

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $36
Cash Discount Price: $47
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Memorial Hospital Biloxi is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $47. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Reynoir Street, Biloxi, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$47

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$36

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: $47 (256%)

Insurance Median: $36 (196%)

Cash: $47 (256% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $36 (196% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Sas Mhg	$8 - $337	44%
Devoted Health	$15 - $166	82%
Magnolia Health	$17 - $29	92%
Molina	$17 - $1,067	92%
UnitedHealthcare	$17	92%
Cigna	$19 - $387	103%
Fox Everett	$20 - $221	109%
Sas Non-Mhg	$20 - $221	109%
Aetna	$26 - $277	141%
First Choice	$26 - $398	141%
Mhg	$26 - $277	141%
First Health	$37 - $398	201%
Humana	$37 - $398	201%
Mpcn	$38 - $415	207%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $47.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84153.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Memorial Hospital Biloxi is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84153.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.