CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Novant Health Matthews Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $169
Cash Discount Price: $136
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center is $169. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $136. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 9.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 Matthews Twnshp Prkwy Box 3310, Matthews, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$136

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$169

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: $136 (740%)

Insurance Median: $169 (919%)

Cash: $136 (740% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $169 (919% 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 919% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 819%). 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 - $196	98%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$18	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$18 - $159	98%
Aetna	$19 - $218	103%
Cigna	$19 - $140	103%
Liberty Health	$19	103%
Carolina Complete	$35	190%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$35 - $37	190%
Amerihealth	$36	196%
Wellcare	$36	196%
Caresource North Carolina	$90	489%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$125	680%
Amps	$150	816%
Plotkin Health	$163	886%
Medcost	$193 - $204	1049%
Primary Physician Care	$201	1093%
Multiplan	$204	1109%
Phcs	$204	1109%
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 $136.
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 Matthews 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.