CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Wayne General Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $97
  • Cash Discount Price: $116
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Wayne General Hospital is $97. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $116. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 5.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$116

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$97

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: $116 (631%)
Insurance Median: $97 (527%)
Cash: $116 (631% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $97 (527% 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 527% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 427%). 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
Al Healthcare Adv Mcaid-All Plans $17 92%
Alabama Community Mcaid-All Plans $17 92%
Humana $17 92%
Medicaid / KanCare $17 92%
Univita Healthcare Mcaid-All Plans $17 92%
Amerigroup Mcare Adv-All Plans $18 98%
Magnolia Mcare Adv $18 98%
Molina Chip-All Other Plans $18 98%
Molina Mcare Adv $18 98%
Vantage Health Mcare Adv $18 98%
Wellcare Mcare Adv-All Plans $18 98%
Cigna $21 - $35 114%
Vantage Health-All Other Plans $21 - $22 114%
Ml Healthcare-All Plans $46 - $47 250%
Ahs-All Plans $80 - $83 435%
Phcs-All Plans $86 - $88 468%
Mhci/Healthlink Op Only-All Plans $97 - $100 527%
Ms Health Partners-All Plans $97 - $100 527%
Ppoplus-All Plans $97 - $100 527%
First Choice-All Other Plans $103 - $106 560%
First Health-All Plans $103 - $106 560%
Geha Ppo-All Plans $103 - $106 560%
Healthcare Advantage-All Plans $103 - $106 560%
United Providers-All Plans $103 - $106 560%
Three Rivers Provider Network-All Plans $108 - $112 587%
Aetna $114 - $118 620%
Magnolia Comm/Exchange-All Other Plans $114 - $118 620%
First Choice Hie $142 - $148 772%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $213 - $221 1158%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS 39367
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals