CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Central Montana Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $95
Cash Discount Price: $109
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Central Montana Medical Center is $95. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $109. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 5.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 408 Wendell Ave, Lewistown, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$109

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$95

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: $109 (593%)

Insurance Median: $95 (517%)

Cash: $109 (593% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $95 (517% 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 517% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 417%). 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
Pacific Source Hp - All Plans	$18 - $25	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $122	218%
Triwest - All Plans	$52 - $72	283%
Veterans Affairs - All Plans	$52 - $72	283%
Humana	$53 - $73	288%
Coventry/First Health - All Plans	$90 - $126	489%
UnitedHealthcare	$90 - $126	489%
Ebms - All Plans	$92 - $128	500%
Allegiance Comm - All Other Plans	$93 - $130	506%
Health Infonet - All Plans	$93 - $130	506%
Montana Health Co-Op - All Plans	$94 - $131	511%
Interwest Ppo	$95 - $132	517%
Interwest Trad - All Other Plans	$97 - $135	527%
Allegiance Rbphp	$176 - $244	957%

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 $109.
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 Central Montana Medical Center 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.