CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Novant Health Medical Park Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $173
Cash Discount Price: $163
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Novant Health Medical Park Hospital is $173. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $163. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 9.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1950 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston-Salem, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$163

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$173

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: $163 (886%)

Insurance Median: $173 (941%)

Cash: $163 (886% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $173 (941% 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 941% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 841%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18 - $196	98%
Humana	$18 - $212	98%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$18	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$18 - $183	98%
Aetna	$19 - $218	103%
Cigna	$19 - $162	103%
Liberty Health	$19	103%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$37 - $64	201%
Carolina Complete	$64	348%
Amerihealth	$66	359%
Wellcare	$66	359%
Caresource North Carolina	$109	593%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$154	837%
Plotkin Health	$163	886%
Amps	$177	962%
Medcost	$231 - $256	1256%
Primary Physician Care	$239	1300%
Beechstreet	$245	1332%
Multiplan	$245	1332%
Phcs	$245	1332%
Employers Choice Network	$264	1436%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$264	1436%

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 $163.
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 Novant Health Medical Park 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.