CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $157
  • Cash Discount Price: $112
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc is $157. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $112. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 8.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 709 4Th Ave Ne, Watford City, ND.
Cash / Self-Pay
$112

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$157

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: $112 (609%)
Insurance Median: $157 (854%)
Cash: $112 (609% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $157 (854% 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 854% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 754%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $37 - $84 201%
Humana $83 451%
Sanford Health Plan $83 - $167 451%
Medica $105 - $169 571%
First Choice Plus $151 821%
UnitedHealthcare $163 - $169 886%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 709 4Th Ave Ne, Watford City, ND 58854
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals