CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Merit Health River Region

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $107
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Merit Health River Region is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $107. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$107

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $107 (582%)
Insurance Median: $19 (103%)
Cash: $107 (582% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (103% 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
Caresource Truecare $17 92%
Magnolia $17 92%
Magnolia Mcd Chip $17 92%
Medicaid / KanCare $17 - $18 92%
Tricare $17 92%
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $61 92%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $18 98%
First Choice $18 - $335 98%
Humana $18 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 98%
Molina Chip $18 98%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $18 98%
Node First Choice American Health Of Ms Mcr Adv $18 98%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $18 98%
Node Magnolia Mcr Adv $18 98%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $18 98%
Node Peoples Health Mcr Adv $18 98%
Node Va $18 98%
Node Vantage Mcr Adv $18 98%
Veterans Eval Services $18 98%
Aetna $19 - $45 103%
Node First Choice Wellcare Mcr Adv $19 103%
Node Windsor Mcr Adv $19 103%
Node Healthy Mississippi Mcr Adv $20 109%
Advanced Health Systems $23 125%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $23 125%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $23 125%
Node Seven Corners $31 169%
Magnolia Exchange $32 174%
Molina Exchange $32 174%
Ms Work Comp $34 185%
Vantage Commercial $41 223%
Self Pay $80 - $134 435%
Medpartners $89 484%
Trimed Billing Solutions $134 729%
Cigna $185 - $313 1006%
First Choice Mpcn Standard $246 1338%
Phcs $268 1457%
Ms Health Partners $335 1822%
Ms Dept Of Rehabilitation Services $447 2431%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS 39183
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals