CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Ochsner Watkins Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $58
Cash Discount Price: $147
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Ochsner Watkins Hospital is $58. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $147. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 3.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 605 South Archusa Avenue, Quitman, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$147

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$58

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: $147 (799%)

Insurance Median: $58 (315%)

Cash: $147 (799% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $58 (315% 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 315% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 215%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $127	44%
Humana	$14 - $127	76%
Medicaid / KanCare	$17 - $18	92%
Cigna	$18 - $127	98%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$18 - $128	98%
Medicare (plans)	$18 - $146	98%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$18 - $180	98%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$18 - $180	98%
Shared Health Mississippi	$19 - $133	103%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$21 - $175	114%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$23 - $175	125%
Ambetter / Centene	$26 - $128	141%
Cor Vel	$32 - $33	174%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$32	174%
Aetna	$34 - $142	185%
Zelis	$36 - $164	196%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$50 - $164	272%
Select Administrative Services Network	$70 - $153	381%

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 $147.
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 Ochsner Watkins Hospital 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.